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Definition devastating in British English

devastating adjective

adjective
/ˈdevəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
1

causing a lot of harm or damage

Example

a devastating fire/storm/flood

Example

Gambling can have a devastating effect on families.

Synonyms and related words
dangerous harmful disastrous
2

very shocking or upsetting

Example

It is always devastating to be diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Synonyms and related words
shocking appalling outrageous
Example

devastating good looks

Synonyms and related words
lovely delightful appealing sick respected praiseworthy
4

extremely effective and very difficult to argue with or compete against

Example

Another senior player, Brian Tobin, has also been in devastating form.

Definition devastating in British English