1. in a way that causes severe damage or destruction
2. in a way that causes severe emotional distress or shock
3. extremely or remarkably
Usage: often used for emphasis

Examples

• The hurricane devastatingly destroyed the coastal town.
• She was devastatingly beautiful in her wedding dress.
• The critic’s review was devastatingly harsh.
• The earthquake devastatingly affected thousands of families.
• His devastatingly honest speech moved the audience to tears.
• The team lost devastatingly in the final seconds of the game.
• The news was devastatingly disappointing to all involved.