How do you pronounce devastating?

devastating is pronounced as /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/.

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devastating

💥devastating

adjective

/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastate devastating consequences

Meaning

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

Example Sentences

The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.

Example Expressions

devastating blow

Synonyms

destructive, ruinous, catastrophic, disastrous, crushing

Antonyms

beneficial, constructive, harmless

Collocations

devastating effect, devastating impact, devastating news, devastating loss

More Example Sentences

Lockdown policies had a devastating impact on the economy.

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