Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
devastating
Adjective
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Causing severe and overwhelming shock or harm.
Examples
- The hurricane had devastating effects on the coastal community.
- Her speech was devastating, leaving the audience in tears.
- Studies showed that a devastating disease was spreading rapidly.
Meaning
The term refers to something that has a strong negative impact, leaving a situation or person in a state of distress or loss.
Synonyms
- destructive
- ruinous
- catastrophic
- shattering
- overwhelming
