Desolate and Devastating

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Desolate adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

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Devastating is a synonym for desolate. In some cases you can use "Devastating" instead an adjective "Desolate".

Nearby Words: desolation, desolately, desolated

Devastating adjective - Causing or tending to cause destruction.

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Desolate is a synonym for devastating. Sometimes you can use "Desolate" instead the word "Devastating" as a verb or an adjective.

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