Devastating Meaning
/dˈɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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adjCausing devastation.
"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."— 1953 April, “Devastation in Holland”, in Railway Magazine, page 217:
verbpresent participle and gerund of devastate
Sentence Examples
A devastating earthquake hit the state capital.
They confirmed the importance of strengthening global precautions in order to prevent devastating losses.
If you left now, the consequences would be devastating.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The hurricane had a ____ impact on the small island community's infrastructure.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ earthquake hit the state capital.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The hurricane had a ____ impact on the small island community's infrastructure.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ earthquake hit the state capital.