Crushing (Adjective)
Meaning
Physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination; "a crushing blow"; "a crushing rejection"; "bone-crushing".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The news of her mother's passing was a crushing blow that left her feeling numb and helpless for weeks.
- The bone-crushing impact of the car accident left the driver with serious injuries.
- He received a crushing rejection from his college of choice, shattering his dreams of studying abroad.
- The thought of losing her lifelong partner was almost crushing, making it hard for her to breathe.
- The financially draining costs of medical treatment were crushing the family's already strained resources.