devastating devastating /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/

adjective

1. () Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction  ( annihilative , annihilating , devastating , withering )
   wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
    Possessing annihilative power
   possessing annihilative power
    A devastating hurricane
   a devastating hurricane
    The guns opened a withering fire
   the guns opened a withering fire
   
2. () Making light of  ( annihilating , withering , devastating )
   making light of
    Afire with annihilating invective
   afire with annihilating invective
    A devastating portrait of human folly
   a devastating portrait of human folly
    To compliments inflated I've a withering reply
   to compliments inflated I've a withering reply
   
3. Physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination  ( devastating , crushing )
   physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
    A crushing blow
   a crushing blow
    A crushing rejection
   a crushing rejection
    Bone-crushing
   bone-crushing