Meaning of the word devastating in English

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devastating

US /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

causing a lot of damage or destruction:

Example:
If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area, it would have been devastating.
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