adj
devastating
adj
1
Causing severe destruction or distress.
"The earthquake had a devastating effect on the local economy."
How to Use Devastating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely destructive or upsetting.
Common pairings
devastating effect
devastating news
devastating consequences
Word Forms
more devastating comparative, most devastating superlative
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The earthquake had a _____ effect on the local economy.