† desolatoryadj.
Obsolete. rare.
Characterized by causing desolation; = desolative adj.
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the world > existence and causation > creation > destruction > [adjective] > devastating
wastingc1230
wastefula1400
spoiling1565
desolative1593
desolatory1606
depopulating1627
devastating1634
ravaginga1649
devasting1659
vastative1667
devastative1805
depopulative1861
depopulatory1864
earth-shattering1864
1606 L. Andrewes Serm. 5 Nov., 96 Serm. (1629) 894 This so abominable and desolatorie a plott.
1650 Bp. J. Hall Revelation Unrevealed iii. 24 This desolatory abomination.
a1656 Bp. J. Hall Shaking of Olive-tree (1660) ii. 55 These desolatory judgments are a notable improvement of his mercy.
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