devastating

🇺🇸 /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
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adjective
R

causing great damage or destruction

The devastating hurricane destroyed many homes and left people without power.

R

very shocking and upsetting

The devastating news about the accident made everyone very sad.

R

very impressive and powerful

Her devastating performance in the competition amazed everyone.

translation

adj. causing great damage or destruction; very shocking and upsetting; very impressive and powerful