devastating Synonyms
Strongest:
- useful
- useful
- productive
- productive
- formative
- protective
- harmless
- protective
- creative
- creative
- formative
- constructive
- nondestructive
- nondestructive
- constructive
- harmless
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devastating Meaning
devastating (s)
making light of
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
devastating (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Devastate
devastating Sentence Examples
- The earthquake had a devastating impact on the city, leaving buildings in ruins.
- The loss of her job was devastating, as she struggled to make ends meet.
- The forest fire had a devastating effect on the local wildlife, destroying habitats.
- Discovering her partner's infidelity was devastating, shattering her trust.
- The war had a devastating toll on civilians, displacing families and causing widespread suffering.
- The pandemic had a devastating economic impact, leading to widespread unemployment.
- The hurricane's devastating winds uprooted trees and tore roofs off buildings.
- The news of his terminal illness was devastating to his loved ones.
- The floods caused devastating damage to homes and infrastructure.
- The loss of her parents in a car accident was devastating, leaving her orphaned.
FAQs About the word devastating
making light of, wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction, physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combinationof Devastate
deadly, destructive,disastrous, devastative, cataclysmic, fell, annihilatory, fatal, calamitous, ruinous
useful, useful, productive, productive, formative,protective, harmless, protective, creative, creative
The earthquake had a devastating impact on the city, leaving buildings in ruins.
The loss of her job was devastating, as she struggled to make ends meet.
The forest fire had a devastating effect on the local wildlife, destroying habitats.
Discovering her partner's infidelity was devastating, shattering her trust.