Definition of devastating adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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DEVASTATING meaning: 1 : causing great damage or harm often + to; 2 : causing extreme emotional pain

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DEVASTATING definition: 1. causing a lot of damage or destruction: 2. making someone very shocked and upset: 3. used toโ€ฆ. Learn more.

If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.

extremely effective in a destructive way: a devastating war; a devastating report on urban deprivation.

devastating definition: causing great damage or harm. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "deal a devastating blow".

Devastating refers to something that causes severe shock, distress, destruction, or damage. It can be a situation, event, or condition that induces deep emotional pain or extensive physical harm, leading to โ€ฆ

Devastating refers to something that causes severe shock, distress, destruction, or damage. It can be a situation, event, or condition that induces deep emotional pain or extensive physical harm, leading to โ€ฆ

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