DEVASTATING


Meaning of DEVASTATING in English

/ ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ; NAmE / adjective

1.

causing a lot of damage and destruction

SYN disastrous :

a devastating explosion / fire / cyclone

Oil spills are having a devastating effect on coral reefs in the ocean.

He received devastating injuries in the accident.

It will be a devastating blow to the local community if the factory closes.

2.

extremely shocking to a person :

the devastating news that her father was dead

3.

impressive and powerful :

his devastating performance in the 100 metres

Her smile was devastating.

a devastating attack on the President's economic record

►  dev·as·tat·ing·ly adverb :

a devastatingly handsome man

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.