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in a way that causes great destruction or serious harm
- Entire villages were devastatingly wiped out by the wildfire.
- The crops were devastatingly ruined after weeks of flooding.
- The building collapsed devastatingly after the earthquake.
- The virus spread devastatingly through the densely populated area.
- The hurricane hit the coastal region devastatingly, leaving thousands homeless.
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to an extremely impressive, intense, or overwhelming degree
- The actor performed devastatingly well in the final scene.
- She looked devastatingly elegant in the black gown.
- He was devastatingly charming throughout the interview.
- She was devastatingly intelligent, dismantling every argument with ease.
- Her voice was devastatingly beautiful, haunting the hall even after the song ended.
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