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devastating
01
making light of
02
causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress
03
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
devastating
adj
devastate
v
devastatingly
adv
devastatingly
adv
Example
The loss of lives in the accident is devastating.
The wildfire swept through the forest, devastating acres of land and wildlife habitats.
Substance addiction, such as to drugs or alcohol, can have devastating effects on an individual's physical health, mental well-being, and relationships.
The silence in the room after the devastating news was almost excruciating.
The pitcher surprised the batter with a devastating forkball.
