壊かい滅めつ的てき

na-adjective

devastating; catastrophic; crushing

Describes damage, defeat, or destruction that is overwhelming and complete. Often used with nouns like 被害 (damage), 打撃 (blow), or 結果 (result).

• 地じ震しんは町まちに壊かい滅めつ的てきな被ひ害がいをもたらした。

  The earthquake caused devastating damage to the town.

• チームは壊かい滅めつ的てきな敗はい北ぼくを喫きっした。

  The team suffered a crushing defeat.