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I think I've drawn from some of the most feminine women, like Jackie Kennedy. I am totally devastated that she's gone. She had it all.
Sandra Bernhard

Meaning of "devastated" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DEVASTATED

devastated  [ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEVASTATED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Devastated is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DEVASTATED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Devastated

"Devastated" is the third single from Australian singer Sam Clark's debut studio album, Take Me Home. The single is also Clark's debut single in the UK. It was released physically in Australia on 30 July 2010 and digitally on 1 August.

Definition of devastated in the English dictionary

The definition of devastated in the dictionary is if you are devastated by something, you are very shocked and upset by it.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEVASTATED


agitated
ˈædʒɪˌteɪtɪd
annotated
ˈænəˌteɪtɪd
capitated
ˈkæpɪˌteɪtɪd
cristated
ˈkrɪsteɪtɪd
debilitated
dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪd
disorientated
dɪsˈɔːrɪənteɪtɪd
export-orientated
ˈɛkspɔːtˌɔːrɪənˌteɪtɪd
guttated
ɡʌˈteɪtɪd
incapacitated
ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪˌteɪtɪd
irritated
ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd
orientated
ˈɔːrɪənteɪtɪd
premeditated
priːˈmɛdɪteɪtɪd
sedigitated
siːˈdɪdʒɪˌteɪtɪd
stated
ˈsteɪtɪd
unannotated
ʌnˈænəˌteɪtɪd
understated
ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪd
unmeditated
ʌnˈmɛdɪteɪtɪd
unpremeditated
ˌʌnprɪˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd
unstated
ʌnˈsteɪtɪd
vegetated
ˈvedʒɪteɪtɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEVASTATED

deva
devall
devalorisation
devalorise
devalorization
devalorize
devaluate
devaluating
devaluation
devalue
devalued
devaluing
Devanagari
devastate
devastating
devastatingly
devastation
devastative
devastator
devastavit

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEVASTATED

acetated
affiliated
animated
calculated
case stated
dedicated
dentated
estimated
illustrated
incorporated
integrated
isolated
located
lubricated
outdated
punctated
related
silver-plated
top-rated
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Synonyms and antonyms of devastated in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DEVASTATED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «devastated» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of devastated

Translation of «devastated» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEVASTATED

Find out the translation of devastated to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of devastated from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «devastated» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

被毁坏的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

deshecho
570 millions of speakers

English

devastated
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तबाह
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُدَمَّر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

опустошенный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

devastado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিধ্বস্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dévasté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hancur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

erschüttert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

打ちのめされた
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

망연자실한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rusak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

suy sụp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அழிந்தது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उद्ध्वस्त
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

harap
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

devastato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zdewastowany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спустошений
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

distrus
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συντετριμμένος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verwoes
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förkrossad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sønderknust
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of devastated

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEVASTATED»

The term «devastated» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.172 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEVASTATED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «devastated» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «devastated» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about devastated

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10 QUOTES WITH «DEVASTATED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word devastated.
1
Bob Ainsworth
We in the West walked away from Afghanistan at the end of the Cold War and left it as a country devastated socially and armed to the teeth. If we do that again, there will be consequences.
2
Louie Anderson
I was with a famous comedian when a young fan walked up and asked for an autograph. The comedian blew him off. I'll never forget the look on the young boy's face. He was devastated.
3
Jennifer Aniston
Look I eat really well and I work out, but I also indulge when I want to. I don't starve myself in an extremist way. You're not taking away my coffee or my dairy or my glass of wine because I'd be devastated.
4
George Ayittey
Dictators cause the world's worst problems: all the collapsed states, and all the devastated economies. All the vapid cases of corruption, grand theft, and naked plunder of the treasury are caused by dictators, leaving in their wake trails of wanton destruction, horrendous carnage and human debris.
5
Sandra Bernhard
I think I've drawn from some of the most feminine women, like Jackie Kennedy. I am totally devastated that she's gone. She had it all.
6
Tony Blair
I feel like everyone else in this country today. I am utterly devastated.
7
Beth Brooke
Sometimes women get devastated by failing. Athletes don't; they just know that means they've got to practise harder, and they've got to do something else differently.
8
James Buchan
By pouring money and goods into devastated regions, foreign aid workers sometimes compound the disruption and debauch the survivors.
9
James F. Byrnes
German militarism and Nazism have devastated twice in our generation the lands of German neighbors.
10
Taylor Caldwell
The very idea of carrying my memory into eternity devastated me, and I took refuge in atheism.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEVASTATED»

Discover the use of devastated in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to devastated and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Letters to a Devastated Christian
The book's final chapters include some very personal and practical letters to those who have left such groups only to be faced with the difficult tasks of dealing with bitterness and resentment and rebuilding their faith and trust.
Gene Edwards, 2000
2
Restorative Redevelopment of Devastated Ecocultural Landscapes
Case studies presented include: Southern marshlands Iraq Hula swamp, Israel Azraq Oasis, Jordan Las Vegas Wash, USA Xochimilco, Mexico Pantanal, Brazil Clark County Wetlands Park, USA Tonle Sap, Cambodia Lake Titicaca, Peru Nature Reserves, ...
Robert L. France, 2010
3
Environmentally Devastated Neighborhoods: Perceptions, ...
This book is essential reading for students, academics, and professionals in environmental studies, public health, urban studies and planning, as well as grassroots community organizers.
Michael R. Greenberg, 1996
4
Rwanda, Inc.: How a Devastated Nation Became an Economic ...
As so many nations stand on the brink of political and economic revolution, this is a timely and fascinating look at the implications of Rwanda’s success for the rest of the continent—and the world.
Patricia Crisafulli, Andrea Redmond, 2012
5
Rebuilding devastated economies in the Middle East
"This book is concerned with the political and economic obstacles encountered by states in the Middle East seeking to rebuild their national economies after their devastation by violent upheaval, or invasion.
Leonard Binder, 2007
6
Devastated
Cliff Chandler. Vic made his way to the bathroom and washed up. He made a polite gesture and squeezed by the Flight Attendant's serving cart. Vic returned to his seat and buckled his seat belt. An Attendant on the opposite aisle offered Vic a ...
Cliff Chandler, 2003
7
Darkness in El Dorado: How Scientists and Journalists ...
Examines the destructive impact of journalists, anthropologists, and scientists on the Yamomami Indians, one of the Amazon basin's oldest tribes, whose internecine warfare was triggered by repeated visits by the world's leading ...
Patrick Tierney, 2001
8
Devastated by a Volcano!
Explains the causes and characteristics of volcanoes, scientific advances that allow earlier warnings of possible eruptions, and safety tips.
Stephen Person, 2010
9
Devastated: A Daughter's Journey Through Tribulation
I am a firm believer that all children deserve to be protected, even if it's from your own family member. The following is the true story of my descent into and back out of the hell that came about from this explosive discovery.
Cherie Morgan, 2012
10
Environmentally Devastated Areas in River Basins in Eastern ...
In this volume a number of important contributions have been gathered, that reflect the presentations and discussions held. Alfons Georges Buekens Vasily Victorovich Dragalov Table of Contents I. General Consideration . . . . . . . . . . .
Alfons G. Buekens, Vasily V. Dragalov, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEVASTATED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term devastated is used in the context of the following news items.
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Loved ones devastated after loose tire kills motorist - FOX Carolina 21
Those who loved Nick Melvin are struggling to come to terms with his unexpected death after a tire crashed through his car while he was ... «WHNS Greenville, Jul 15»
2
Patrick Dempsey Devastated Over Amanda Peterson's Death: 'She's …
Patrick Dempsey: Devastated Actor Remembers 'Vibrant' Co-Star Amanda Peterson After Death. Wed, July 8, 2015 2:53pm EDT by Taylor Weatherby Add first ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
3
Kourtney Kardashian Devastated While Scott Disick Continues The …
Kourtney Kardashian has been putting on a brave face and spending time with her sisters, but she's reportedly devastated over her breakup ... «OK! Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Elderly 'devastated' at theft of community minibus in Leeds …
Thieves have stolen a charity minibus used to help dozens of elderly people get out and about. The Horsforth Community Minibus was taken ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Jul 15»
5
Devastated Ben Affleck Steps Out Solo Following Divorce From …
A devastated-looking Ben Affleck was recently spotted walking to a Starbucks chain alone. The actor stepped out solo following his trip to the ... «International Business Times AU, Jul 15»
6
SCVNews.com | Rotarians Raise Hundreds for Charity Devastated
A fire at Edd's Mini Storage devastated the local nonprofit on June 25 when it ripped through a storage unit which housed over 50 care ... «SCVNEWS.com, Jul 15»
7
Derby Cattle and Wholesale markets: Farmers devastated by news …
Derby Cattle and Wholesale markets: Farmers devastated by news that markets face demolition. By Derby Telegraph | Posted: July 08, 2015. By Joey Severn ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
8
CorpWatch : Agrica's Tanzania Rice Scheme Has Devastated Local …
Agrica's Tanzania Rice Scheme Has Devastated Local Farmers, Say NGOs. by Richard Smallteacher, CorpWatch Blog July 7th, 2015 ... «CorpWatch.org, Jul 15»
9
US poultry industry devastated by bird flu | TheHill
US poultry industry devastated by bird flu. 0 Comments. Getty Images. By Lydia Wheeler - 07/07/15 04:46 PM EDT. The United States has faced the largest ... «The Hill, Jul 15»
10
Kimberley Indigenous community 'devastated' after camels killed …
Watson said his uncle was devastated by the loss of the animals. “It devastated him because he has had them for about 20 years, they're like ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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