devastating

Universal Words adjective 1 causing a lot of damage and destruction: a devastating explosion / fire / cyclone * Oil spills are having a devastating effect on coral reefs in the ocean. * He received devastating injuries in the accident. * It will be a devastating blow to the local community if the factory closes. 2 extremely shocking to a person: the devastating news that her father was dead 3 impressive and powerful: his devastating performance in the 100 metres * Her smile was devastating. * a devastating attack on the President's economic record devastatingly adverb: a devastatingly handsome man * The play was devastatingly funny.