Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

devastatingly

adverb
/ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋli/
Definition
in a way that causes severe and overwhelming shock or grief
Examples
  • Her devastatingly beautiful voice left the audience in awe.
  • The storm damaged the town devastatingly, leaving many families homeless.
  • He spoke devastatingly about the loss of his hometown.
Meaning
This adverb describes an action or effect that is extremely destructive or emotionally overwhelming.
Synonyms
  • destructively
  • catastrophically
  • overwhelmingly