#what is devastated?

Devastated is an adjective that describes someone who is extremely shocked, upset, or overwhelmed by a tragic event or loss. It can also refer to something that has been severely damaged or destroyed.

Definition:

Devastated means:

- Severely damaged or ruined
- Destroyed or laid waste
- Overwhelmed with grief or shock

Synonyms:

- Destroyed
- Wrecked
- Ravaged
- Desolated
- Shattered
- Demolished
- Desolate
- Ruined
- Deserted
- Laid to waste

Examples:

- The hurricane left the town devastated.
- The earthquake devastated the entire region.
- The news of the accident left her devastated.

Related Terms:

- Devastation: The act or process of devastating
- Devastating: Causing great damage or harm
- Devastator: A person or thing that devastates