devastating

Describes something that causes severe and overwhelming damage, destruction, or emotional distress.

ruОписывает то, что вызывает серьёзный и подавляющий ущерб, разрушение или эмоциональное расстройство.esDescribe algo que causa daño o destrucción graves y abrumadores, o una fuerte conmoción emocional. También puede referirse a algo impresionante o abrumador en su efecto.frDécrit ce qui cause des dégâts graves et accablants, une destruction ou un bouleversement émotionnel intense.deBeschreibt etwas, das schweren und überwältigenden Schaden, Zerstörung oder emotionalen Schock verursacht.ptDescreve algo que causa dano, destruição ou sofrimento muito grave e avassalador; também pode se referir a algo impressionante ou arrasador em sentido figurado.zh形容某事物造成严重而压倒性的破坏、毁灭或情感上的创伤。也可形容令人震惊或极具冲击力的事物。arصفة تصف ما يسبب دمارًا أو تدميرًا هائلًا وشاملًا، أو ما يلحق ضررًا بالغًا أو صدمة عاطفية شديدة.

1. Causing great destruction B2 formal

   Causing severe and widespread damage or destruction.

   • The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
   • The hurricane left a devastating trail of destruction.
   • The war was devastating for the entire region.

   ruРазрушительныйesdevastadorfrdévastateurdeVerheerendptDevastadorzh毁灭性的arمُدَمِّر

   المرادفات: catastrophicdestructivedisastrousravagingruinouswrecking

   الأضداد: beneficialconstructiveprotectiverestorative

2. Causing great emotional pain B2 formal

   Causing overwhelming shock, grief, or distress.

   • The news of her death was devastating to her family.
   • He suffered a devastating loss in the accident.
   • The breakup was emotionally devastating for her.

   ruРазрушительныйesdevastador (emocionalmente)frdévastateur (sens moral)deVerheerendptDevastadorzh毁灭性的arمُدمِّر

   المرادفات: agonizingcrushingdistressingharrowingoverwhelmingshatteringtraumatic

   الأضداد: comfortingconsolingreassuringsoothing

3. Extremely effective or powerful B2 informal

   Very effective, powerful, or impressive, often in a negative or overwhelming way.

   • Her devastating wit left everyone speechless.
   • The boxer delivered a devastating punch to his opponent.
   • The team's devastating performance secured them the championship.

   ruСокрушительныйesdevastador (en sentido figurado)frDévastateur (au sens figuré)deVernichtendptDevastadorzh毁灭性的arمُدَمِّر

   المرادفات: crushingeffectiveforcefuloverwhelmingpotentpowerfulstaggeringstunningtellingwithering

   الأضداد: feebleimpotentineffectivepowerlessweak

• more devastating comparative form
• most devastating superlative form

A verb used to describe the act of causing great destruction, damage, or overwhelming emotional distress.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия, вызывающего сильное разрушение, ущерб или подавляющее эмоциональное расстройство.esVerbo utilizado para describir la acción de causar una destrucción grave o un daño extenso, o de provocar una conmoción emocional abrumadora en alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de causer une destruction massive, des dégâts considérables ou une détresse émotionnelle accablante.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu beschreiben, die schwere Zerstörung, Schaden oder eine überwältigende emotionale Erschütterung verursacht.ptVerbo usado para descrever a ação de causar destruição intensa, dano grave ou abalo emocional profundo.zh动词，用于描述造成严重破坏、损害或使人受到极大情感打击的行为。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف إحداث دمار شديد أو خراب واسع، أو إلحاق ضرر جسيم، أو التسبب في اضطراب عاطفي ساحق.

1. Destroy or ruin B2 formal

   To cause severe and widespread damage or destruction to something.

   • The earthquake devastated the entire city.
   • The fire devastated acres of forest.
   • The war devastated the country's infrastructure.

   ruРазрушитьesDevastarfrDévaster, ravagerdeVerwüstenptDevastarzh摧毁arدمّر

   المرادفات: demolishdesolatedestroylevelravagerazeruinshatterwastewreck

   الأضداد: buildconstructcreaterehabilitaterenewrepairrestore

2. Overwhelm emotionally B2 formal

   To cause someone to feel extreme shock, grief, or distress.

   • She was devastated by the news of her friend's accident.
   • The loss of his job devastated him.
   • The team was devastated after losing the championship game.

   ruОпустошитьesAbrumar emocionalmentefrbouleverserdeZutiefst erschütternptDevastarzh使精神崩溃arيُحطِّم نفسيًا

   المرادفات: crushdesolatedistressoverwhelmshattershockstuntraumatize

   الأضداد: cheercomfortconsoledelightencouragereassureuplift

• devastated past participle
• devastated past simple
• devastating present participle
• devastates third person singular