devastating

CEFRB1

/dˈɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Causing extreme damage, sadness, or shock.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    present participle and gerund of devastate

Examples

  • A devastating earthquake hit the state capital.

  • If you left now, the consequences would be devastating.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Causing devastation.

More examples

In context

  • They confirmed the importance of strengthening global precautions in order to prevent devastating losses.

  • 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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