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Term: devastating

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Causing great damage or destruction.

Example sentence 1: The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal towns, causing immense destruction.

Example sentence 2: The devastating earthquake left the city in ruins.

Sense 2: Overwhelmingly shocking, impressive, or powerful.

Example sentence 1: The singer's performance was absolutely devastating; it brought the entire audience to tears.

Example sentence 2: The news of her unexpected death was devastating for her family and friends.

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