How Do You Spell MORE RAVAGED?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔː ɹˈavɪd͡ʒd] (IPA)

The word "ravaged" has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is spelled /ˈrævɪdʒd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. When adding the comparative form "more" in front of the word, the spelling remains the same as the original word. It is written as "more ravaged" and pronounced as /mɔːr ˈrævɪdʒd/. This word is often used to describe something that has been severely damaged or destroyed, such as a forest or a city after a natural disaster.

MORE RAVAGED Meaning and Definition

1. "More ravaged" is an adjective phrase used to describe something that has experienced greater devastation or destruction. It refers to an object, place, or entity that has been severely damaged, afflicted, or harmed to a greater extent than before. The word "ravaged" itself is derived from the verb "ravage," which means to destroy or cause extensive damage.

   When something is described as "more ravaged," it indicates that it has undergone a more significant level of destruction or devastation compared to its previous state or compared to other similar objects or entities. This phrase suggests a higher degree of ruin, ruinous effects, or deterioration.

   For instance, a city that has been ravaged by war or natural disasters can be said to be more ravaged if it has suffered greater destruction, loss of infrastructure, and increased casualties than other affected areas. Similarly, a person who looks more ravaged may bear more visible signs of aging, weariness, or physical exhaustion.

   "More ravaged" implies an intensification of the negative consequences of damage or destruction, highlighting the severity and extent to which something has been adversely affected. The phrase is typically employed to emphasize the excessive or heightened state of ruin, decline, or devastation that an object, place, or entity has endured.

Common Misspellings for MORE RAVAGED

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Etymology of MORE RAVAGED

The word "ravaged" has an etymology related to its Latin root "rapere", meaning "to seize or carry off". From this root, the Latin word "ravagium" emerged, signifying "a violent seizure, plundering, or robbery". Over time, "ravagium" developed into the Old French word "ravager", which meant "to lay waste, despoil, or plunder". The term "ravaged" ultimately derived from this Old French verb, indicating a state of extensive destruction or devastation. Therefore, when we use the phrase "more ravaged", we are comparing something that has been subject to even greater destruction or devastation.