What does devastated mean?
Devastated means Ruined, ravaged..
Devastated
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Ruined, ravaged..
Definitions by Sense
- Ruined, ravaged.
- Extremely upset and shocked.
- simple past and past participle of devastate
Example Sentences
the devastated city
Mary Ann was devastated when she found out her son was bullying a girl at school.
Synonyms for devastated
Antonyms for devastated
Related Words
Word Forms
- more devastated
- most devastated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for devastated?
Common synonyms include desolate, blasted, destroyed, wasted.
What is the opposite of devastated?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use devastated in a sentence?
the devastated city
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