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devastating

ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ

adjective

niszczycielski

ɲiʂt͡ʂɨˈt͡ɕɛlskʲi· przymiotnik
Also
wstrząsający
Definition

Highly destructive or damaging; causing severe shock or grief.

Examples
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
Trzęsienie ziemi miało niszczycielski wpływ na miasto.
The news of her death was absolutely devastating.
Wiadomość o jej śmierci była absolutnie wstrząsająca.
Synonyms
destructiveruinouscatastrophic
Collocations
devastating effectdevastating blowdevastating news
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