Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Ruinous.
Ruinous - as an adjective satellite
Extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
Example: "A catastrophic depression"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catastrophic21Causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
Example: "The blasting effects of the intense cold on the budding fruit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blasting11Ruinous - as an adjective
Causing ruin; destructive, calamitous
Extremely costly; so expensive as to cause financial ruin.
Example: "They were forced to completely replace the roof at ruinous expense."
Characterized by ruin; ruined; dilapidated; as, an edifice, bridge, or wall in a ruinous state.
Example Sentences
"The earthquake caused ruinous damage to the city."
"The company's decision to invest in that project turned out to be highly ruinous."
"The storm left behind a ruinous trail of destruction."
"His ruinous habits led to the downfall of his business."
"The ruinous policies of the government resulted in an economic crisis."
Word Game Points
Is RUINOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ruinous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RUINOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is RUINOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ruinous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRUINOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is RUINOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ruinous is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRUINOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
