devastating — causing severe and overwhelming shock or grief
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing severe and overwhelming shock or grief
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom's reaction to my report card was more devastating than any natural disaster.
- The devastating hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
- His devastating good looks made all the other guys at the party invisible.
devastating
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/]
causing severe and overwhelming shock or grief
The devastating storm flattened the entire coastal village overnight.
What was captivating becomes devastating and frustrating
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Latin verb 'devastare' meaning 'to lay waste' or 'to ravage', derived from 'de-' (completely) and 'vastare' (to make empty or waste). The word entered English through French influence during the Middle English period.
Breakdown
de- (completely) + vast (empty/waste) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ing (present participle) = devastating
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's reaction to my report card was more devastating than any natural disaster.”
“The devastating hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.”
“His devastating good looks made all the other guys at the party invisible.”
“The company suffered devastating financial losses during the pandemic.”
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