What does ruinous mean?
Ruinous means Causing ruin; destructive, calamitous..
Ruinous
/ˈɹuː.ɪnəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Causing ruin; destructive, calamitous..
Definitions by Sense
- Causing ruin; destructive, calamitous.
- 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
Antonyms for ruinous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ruinous
- most ruinous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ruinous?
Common synonyms include ramshackle, harmful, catastrophic, destructive.
What is the opposite of ruinous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ruinous in a sentence?
They were forced to completely replace the roof at ruinous expense.
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