Definition of devastating adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

extremely effective in a destructive way: a devastating war; a devastating report on urban deprivation.

Devastating refers to something that causes severe shock, distress, destruction, or damage. It can be a situation, event, or condition that induces deep emotional pain or extensive physical harm, leading to โ€ฆ

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DEVASTATING definition: 1. causing a lot of damage or destruction: 2. making someone very shocked and upset: 3. used toโ€ฆ. Learn more.

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The meaning of DEVASTATING is causing great damage or harm. How to use devastating in a sentence.

DEVASTATING meaning: 1 : causing great damage or harm often + to; 2 : causing extreme emotional pain

If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.

If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.

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