devastating

UK
/ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/

Translations

devastatingadjective
more devastating
Comp.
most devastating
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal town.
Ураган оказал разрушительное воздействие на прибрежный город.
The war had a devastating effect on the country's economy.
Война оказала опустошительное воздействие на экономику страны.
The team suffered a devastating defeat in the finals.
Команда потерпела сокрушительное поражение в финале.
devastatingnoun
UK
/ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɛ.vəˌsteɪ.tɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act or process of destroying or laying waste.
devastateverb

devastating

Gerund

devastated
Past Simple
devastated
Past Participle
devastating
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/
US
/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/
The hurricane will devastate the coastal towns.
Ураган опустошит прибрежные города.
The war has the potential to devastate the entire region.
Война может разрушить весь регион.
The economic crisis could devastate small businesses.
Экономический кризис может разорить малый бизнес.
Additional translations
devastategerund / present participle

devastating

Used attributively and predicatively to describe something that causes great destruction or distress.

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.