utter devastation

Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words

A strong form of 'complete', often used for dramatic effect.

devastationADJECTIVE + devastation

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utter

Examples (10)

  • He surveyed the scene of utter devastation beneath him.
  • The earthquake left a path of utter devastation through the city.
  • The news of his betrayal caused her utter devastation.
  • Reporters described the battlefield as a scene of utter devastation.
  • If we don't act on climate change, we will face utter devastation.
  • The collapse of the industry led to utter devastation for the small town.
  • The wildfire has resulted in the utter devastation of the ancient forest.
  • The scale of the utter devastation was difficult to comprehend.
  • After the breakup, his life was a portrait of utter devastation.
  • Witnessing the utter devastation firsthand changed her perspective on life forever.