Definition of devastating

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • devastating is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • devastating is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • devastating is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of devastating


  • physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. crushing
  • making light of (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a devastating portrait of human folly

    Synonyms

    1. annihilating
    2. withering
  • wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a devastating hurricane

    Synonyms

    1. annihilating
    2. annihilative
    3. withering

See definition of devastating in Merriam Webster