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- [dev-uh-steyt]
- /ˈdɛv əˌsteɪt/
- /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dev-uh-steyt]
- /ˈdɛv əˌsteɪt/
Definitions of devastated word
- adjective devastated If you are devastated by something, you are very shocked and upset by it. 3
- adjective devastated very shocked and upset by something 3
- verb with object devastated to lay waste; render desolate: The invaders devastated the city. Synonyms: destroy, sack, despoil, raze, ruin, level. Antonyms: create, erect, develop. 1
- verb with object devastated to overwhelm. 1
- noun devastated Destroy or ruin (something). 1
- verb devastated simple past tense and past participle of devastate. 0
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Origin of devastated
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Latin dēvastātus laid waste (past participle of dēvastāre), equivalent to dē- de- + vast(āre) to lay waste (akin to vastus empty) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Devastated
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
devastated popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
devastated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for devastated
adjective devastated
- overwhelmed — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
- overcome — to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat: to overcome the enemy.
- confounded — bewildered; confused
- shocked — a group of sheaves of grain placed on end and supporting one another in the field.
- distressed — afflicted with or suffering distress: distress livestock; distress wheat.
Antonyms for devastated
adjective devastated
- comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
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