adjective satellite (s)

• making light of(adj.all)

  Example:
  A devastating portrait of human folly.
  

  Synonym:
  annihilating, withering
  

  source: wordnet30
• wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction(adj.all)

  Example:
  A devastating hurricane.
  

  Synonym:
  annihilating, annihilative, withering
  

  source: wordnet30
• physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination(adj.all)

  Synonym:
  crushing
  

  source: wordnet30