Ruinous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹuː.ɪnəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ruinous is an adjective meaning Causing ruin; destructive, calamitous.
Meaning
Causing ruin; destructive, calamitous.
More Meanings
- Extremely costly; so expensive as to cause financial ruin.
- Characterized by ruin; ruined; dilapidated; as, an edifice, bridge, or wall in a ruinous state.
Example Sentences
They were forced to completely replace the roof at ruinous expense.
We are rapidly reversing the economic calamity we inherited from the previous administration, including ruinous price increases and record-setting inflation, inflation like we've never had before.
Synonyms for ruinous
Depending on context, synonyms include ramshackle, harmful, catastrophic, destructive, blasting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include destructive, harmful, catastrophic, blasting, dilapidated, devastating.
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