obliterated
word · lemma: obliterate
Definition
Destroyed or removed so completely that nothing remains; to erase or wipe out completely.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, literary, or dramatic contexts to describe total destruction, often physical ('the city was obliterated') or metaphorical ('memories were obliterated'). More intense than 'destroyed'.
Spanish: aniquilado - destruido - borradoPortuguese (BR): aniquilado - destruído - apagadoPortuguese (PT): aniquilado - destruído - apagadoChinese (Simplified): 摧毁 - 消灭 - 抹去Chinese (Traditional): 摧毀 - 消滅 - 抹去Hindi: मिटाया गया - नष्ट किया गयाArabic: أُبيد - مُحِي - دُمر
Example Sentences
The old building was obliterated by the powerful storm.
basic
All evidence was obliterated in the fire.
basic
His name had been obliterated from the record.
basic
By the time help arrived, the small village was completely obliterated.
natural
The artist's signature was obliterated by years of sunlight.
natural
After the explosion, any sign of the old bridge was obliterated.
natural