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devastated
[ dev-uh-stey-tid ]
adjective
- laid waste; made desolate:
After the earthquake there were concerns about asbestos in the rubble of many of the devastated houses.
- overwhelmed or shocked, especially by profound loss, disappointment, humiliation, etc.:
I’m grateful that no one I knew personally died in the hurricane, but my heart goes out to all those devastated families.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of devastate ( def ).
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³Ü²Ô·»å±ð±¹Â·²¹²õ·³Ù²¹³Ù·±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of devastated1
Example Sentences
The family of Mr Howells said they were "devastated", while Mr John's family said losing him had "left a hole" in their hearts.
The father said he was "devastated" for the young girl.
They were lifelines — a fragile but vital safety net for communities devastated by opioids, trauma, suicide and structural neglect.
Dr Richard Fox, head of science at Butterfly Conservation, said he was "devastated" by the apparent decline, and it had been brought about by human actions.
But branches in far-flung exurbs and small towns will be devastated.
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