devastating Synonyms

devastating Meaning

Wordnet

devastating (s)

making light of

wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

Webster

devastating (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Devastate

devastating Sentence Examples

  1. The earthquake had a devastating impact on the city, leaving buildings in ruins.
  2. The loss of her job was devastating, as she struggled to make ends meet.
  3. The forest fire had a devastating effect on the local wildlife, destroying habitats.
  4. Discovering her partner's infidelity was devastating, shattering her trust.
  5. The war had a devastating toll on civilians, displacing families and causing widespread suffering.
  6. The pandemic had a devastating economic impact, leading to widespread unemployment.
  7. The hurricane's devastating winds uprooted trees and tore roofs off buildings.
  8. The news of his terminal illness was devastating to his loved ones.
  9. The floods caused devastating damage to homes and infrastructure.
  10. 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.