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devastatingly

/ˈdɛv.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ.li/
dev · as · tat · ing · ly
Adjective:devastating
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• adverb

1

In a manner that causes severe ruin, destruction, or overwhelming emotional distress.

Example

"The prolonged drought affected the local agricultural economy devastatingly."

2

In an overwhelmingly impressive, effective, or striking way; to an extreme degree.

Example

"The lead actor was devastatingly handsome in the period drama, captivating the entire audience."

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• Nearby Words

devastate
devastated
devastating
devastatingly
devastation
devastator
devein

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devastatingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devastatingly
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