LEARNit Dictionary
devastating
adjective
/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
UK
/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
US
1
causing a lot of damage and destroying things
ویرانگر, مخرب, ویرانساز, خانمانبرانداز
synonym
disastrous
2
that shocks or upsets you very much
ویرانگر, دلخراش, تکاندهنده
It was then that she heard the devastating news that her father was dead.
The news that he was leaving home was absolutely devastating.
3
impressive and powerful
موثر و قدرتمند
his devastating performance in the 100 metres
Her smile was devastating.
a devastating attack on the President’s economic record