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ruinous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
ruinous
Definition
(adj) extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
Synonyms
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catastrophic
Example Sentence
a catastrophic depression
catastrophic illness
a ruinous course of action
Definition
(adj) causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
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blasting
Example Sentence
the blasting effects of the intense cold on the budding fruit
the blasting force of the wind blowing sharp needles of sleet in our faces
a ruinous war
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