Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desolatingly
adverb
/ˈdɛs.ə.leɪ.tɪŋ.li/
Definition
In a manner that causes great destruction or emptiness; in a way that brings despair or sadness.
Examples
- The landscape was desolatingly barren after the wildfire.
- She spoke desolatingly of her lost opportunities.
- The film ends on a desolatingly sad note, leaving viewers in deep reflection.
Meaning
Desolatingly describes an action or effect that leads to a sense of devastation or an overwhelming feeling of loss and emptiness.
Synonyms
- Devastatingly
- Despairingly
- Somberly
