What does devastating mean?
Devastating means Causing devastation..
Devastating
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Causing devastation..
Definitions by Sense
- Causing devastation.
- present participle and gerund of devastate
Example Sentences
Serious as was the flood damage in England, the bursting of some of the dykes on the coast of Holland resulted in an even more widespread and devastating inundation.
“The whole world has a stake in maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The security of commercial shipping lanes and global supply chains depends on it. And so does freedom of navigation worldwide. Make no mistake: conflict in the Taiwan Strait would be devastating.”
Synonyms for devastating
Antonyms for devastating
Related Words
Word Forms
- more devastating
- most devastating
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for devastating?
Common synonyms include withering, annihilative, destructive, disrespectful.
What is the opposite of devastating?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use devastating in a sentence?
Serious as was the flood damage in England, the bursting of some of the dykes on the coast of Holland resulted in an even more widespread and devastating inundation.
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