Devastatingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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devastatingly

[ ˈdevəˌsteɪtɪŋli ]

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adverb describing an action

In a highly destructive or damaging manner; causing great emotional or physical harm.

Synonyms

destructively, harmfully, painfully, tragically

Examples of usage

She looked at him devastatingly, her eyes filled with pain.
The hurricane hit the coast devastatingly, leaving a trail of destruction behind.
The news of the accident affected her devastatingly, leading to sleepless nights and anxiety.
The loss of her loved one hit her devastatingly, leaving a void in her heart.
He spoke devastatingly about the impact of climate change on the environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "devastatingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 devastadoramente

🇮🇳 विनाशकारी रूप से

🇩🇪 verheerend

🇮🇩 dengan dahsyat

🇺🇦 спустошливо

🇵🇱 niszczycielsko

🇯🇵 壊滅的に (かいめつてきに)

🇫🇷 dévastateur

🇪🇸 devastadoramente

🇹🇷 yıkıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 파괴적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مدمر

🇨🇿 ničivě

🇸🇰 devastujúco

🇨🇳 毁灭性地

🇸🇮 uničujoče

🇮🇸 eyðileggjandi

🇰🇿 жойқын түрде

🇬🇪 დამანგრევლად

🇦🇿 dağıdıcı şəkildə

🇲🇽 devastadoramente

Word origin

The word 'devastatingly' is derived from the verb 'devastate', which comes from the Latin word 'devastare', meaning 'lay waste'. The adverb 'devastatingly' has been in use since the 18th century, evolving to describe actions or events that cause great destruction or emotional harm. It is often used in contexts where the impact of something is severe and overwhelming.