ruinous
adjectiveHow many syllables in ruinous?
There are 2 syllables in the word ruinous.How to pronounce ruinous:
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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