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devastating

UK
/ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/

Translations

devastatingadjective
more devastating
Comp.
most devastating
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
bouleversantSe dit d’une nouvelle, d’un choc ou d’une perte qui provoque une grande détresse ou un profond trouble.
The news of the sudden accident was devastating to the entire family.
La nouvelle de l’accident soudain était bouleversante pour toute la famille.
dévastateurAu sens de destruction grave ou d’effet très destructeur.
The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal town, leaving it in ruins.
L’ouragan a eu un impact dévastateur sur la ville côtière, la laissant en ruines.
Additional translations
foudroyantAu sens figuré, pour une efficacité ou une capacité impressionnante; registre souvent littéraire ou journalistique.
Synonyms
destructive
ruinous
catastrophic
disastrous
overwhelming
shattering
traumatic
severe
Antonyms
beneficial
constructive
helpful
advantageous
devastatingnoun
UK
/ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɛ.vəˌsteɪ.tɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act or process of destroying or laying waste.
dévastationTerme surtout littéraire ou abstrait pour désigner l’action de détruire ou de ravager.
The devastating of their homeland left thousands homeless.
La dévastation de leur pays a laissé des milliers de personnes sans abri.
Additional translations
ravagePlus courant au sens de destruction massive, notamment dans un contexte concret ou figuré.
devastateverb

devastating

Gerund

devastated
Past Simple
devastated
Past Participle
devastating
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/
US
/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/
The hurricane devastated the coastal town, leaving many homes in ruins.
L’ouragan a dévasté la ville côtière, laissant de nombreuses maisons en ruines.
bouleverserSens émotionnel.
The news of her sudden passing devastated him, leaving him heartbroken.
La nouvelle de son décès soudain l’a bouleversé, le laissant le cœur brisé.
Additional translations
anéantirSens émotionnel, registre plus fort.
Synonyms
destroy
ruin
wreck
shatter
demolish
obliterate
annihilate
ravage
desolate
despoil
Antonyms
build
construct
create
develop
devastategerund / present participle

devastating

Used attributively and predicatively to describe something that causes great destruction or distress.
dévastateurQualifie un effet, un choc ou des dégâts très importants.
The earthquake had a devastating impact on the city's infrastructure.
Le séisme a eu un impact dévastateur sur les infrastructures de la ville.
Additional translations
ravageurSurtout pour des dégâts matériels ou un effet très destructeur.
Synonyms
destructive
ruinous
catastrophic
crushing
shattering
overwhelming
annihilating
ravaging
desolating
demolishing
cataclysmic

Definitions

devastatingadjective
Causing severe shock, distress, or grief.
The news of the sudden accident was devastating to the entire family.
Extremely effective or powerful in a destructive way.
The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal town, leaving it in ruins.
Impressively effective or capable.
Her performance in the play was devastating, leaving the audience in awe.
devastatingnoun
The act or process of destroying or laying waste.
The devastating of their homeland left thousands homeless.
devastateverb
To destroy or ruin something completely.
The hurricane devastated the coastal town, leaving many homes in ruins.
To cause someone to feel extreme emotional pain or distress.
The news of her sudden passing devastated him, leaving him heartbroken.
devastategerund / present participle
Causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress.
The earthquake had a devastating impact on the city's infrastructure.
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