Definition of devastating adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

DEVASTATING definition: 1. causing a lot of damage or destruction: 2. making someone very shocked and upset: 3. used toโ€ฆ. Learn more.

DEVASTATING meaning: 1 : causing great damage or harm often + to; 2 : causing extreme emotional pain

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Devastating refers to something that causes severe shock, distress, destruction, or damage. It can be a situation, event, or condition that induces deep emotional pain or extensive physical harm, leading to โ€ฆ

The meaning of DEVASTATING is causing great damage or harm. How to use devastating in a sentence.

devastating definition: causing great damage or harm. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "deal a devastating blow".

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English ยฉ 2025 devโ€ขasโ€ขtatโ€ขing (devโ€ฒ ษ™ stฤโ€ฒting), adj. tending or threatening to devastate: a devastating fire. satirical, ironic, or caustic in an โ€ฆ

If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.

If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.

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