Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rek-fuh l]
- /ˈrɛk fəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rek-fuh l]
- /ˈrɛk fəl/
Definitions of wreckful word
- adjective wreckful causing wreckage. 1
- noun wreckful (poetic) Causing wreckage; ruinous. 1
- adjective wreckful causing wreckage 0
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Origin of wreckful
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; wreck + -ful
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Wreckful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wreckful popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
wreckful usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wreckful
adjective wreckful
- devastating — If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.
- injurious — harmful, hurtful, or detrimental, as in effect: injurious eating habits.
- calamitous — If you describe an event or situation as calamitous, you mean it is very unfortunate or serious.
- cataclysmic — A cataclysmic event is one that changes a situation or society very greatly, especially in an unpleasant way.
- catastrophic — Something that is catastrophic involves or causes a sudden terrible disaster.
Antonyms for wreckful
adjective wreckful
- advantageous — If something is advantageous to you, it is likely to benefit you.
- assisting — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- beneficial — Something that is beneficial helps people or improves their lives.
- blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
See also
Matching words
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