ruinous

adjective

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There are 2 syllables in the word ruinous.

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Definition of ruinous:

ruinous (adjective):: dilapidated, ruined; more expensive than can reasonably be afforded; extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin.

Synonyms for ruinous:

calamitous

cataclysmic

catastrophic

crippling

damning

destructive

disastrous

excessively high

extortionate

extravagant

fatal

fateful

harmful

immoderate

inflated

outrageous

unfortunate

wasteful

Antonyms for ruinous:

advantageous

affable

aiding

amicable

anastrophic

anodyne

assisting

auspicious

beneficial

benevolent

benign

blessed

comforting

congenial

favorable

favourable

fortunate

friendly

gentle

germ-free

good

happy

harmless

healthful

healthy

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