Cataclysmically: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word when describing an event that completely changes the way things are, usually in a very destructive or extreme way.

• The earthquake hit cataclysmically, reshaping the landscape entirely
• The financial crisis cataclysmically altered the global economy

Ideal for describing events or situations that lead to complete failure or ruin, often due to poor decisions or errors.

• The company's attempt to expand internationally ended disastrously
• His mishandling of the negotiations ended disastrously for everyone involved

This word fits situations where something goes terribly wrong, causing widespread damage or suffering.

• The dam failure was handled catastrophically, leading to massive flooding
• Catastrophically poor planning resulted in the project's collapse

Best used to describe something that causes extreme emotional or physical damage.

• The loss of her husband affected her devastatingly
• The tornado swept through the town devastatingly, leaving many homeless