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Destructively: meaning, definitions and examples

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destructively

 

[ dɪˈstrʌktɪvli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a destructive manner

Causing great harm or damage in a forceful or aggressive way.

Synonyms

damagingly, devastatingly, harmfully

Examples of usage

  • He destructively criticized her work, leaving her feeling demoralized.
  • The tornado swept through the town destructively, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Context #2 | Adjective

causing harm or damage

Tending to cause harm or damage, especially in a forceful or aggressive way.

Synonyms

damaging, devastating, harmful

Examples of usage

  • The use of chemical pesticides is often seen as a destructively impact on the environment.
  • The destructively behavior of the bullies led to serious consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "destructively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destrutivamente

🇮🇳 विनाशकारी तरीके से

🇩🇪 zerstörerisch

🇮🇩 dengan merusak

🇺🇦 руйнівно

🇵🇱 destrukcyjnie

🇯🇵 破壊的に

🇫🇷 de manière destructive

🇪🇸 destructivamente

🇹🇷 yıkıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 파괴적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مدمر

🇨🇿 destruktivně

🇸🇰 deštruktívne

🇨🇳 破坏性地

🇸🇮 destruktivno

🇮🇸 eyðileggjandi

🇰🇿 қиратушы түрде

🇬🇪 დამანგრევლად

🇦🇿 dağıdıcı şəkildə

🇲🇽 destructivamente

Word origin

The word 'destructively' is derived from the verb 'destroy', which comes from the Latin word 'destruere', meaning 'to tear down, demolish'. The suffix '-ively' is added to form the adverbial form of 'destructive'. The concept of destruction has been present throughout human history, often associated with warfare, natural disasters, and human impact on the environment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,956 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.