anéantie

Anéantie is a French word that translates to "annihilated," "destroyed," or "devastated" in English. It is the feminine past participle of the verb "anéantir," which means to annihilate or destroy completely. The word often conveys a sense of utter and total destruction, leaving nothing behind.

In literature and general discourse, anéantie can describe the state of something that has been utterly ruined, whether physically, emotionally, or metaphorically. For example, a city could be anéantie by war, a person's hopes could be anéantie by a sudden setback, or an empire could be anéantie by internal collapse. The term emphasizes the completeness of the destruction, implying that what was once present is now gone or reduced to nothing. It carries a strong emotional weight, often suggesting tragedy or finality. The masculine form of the past participle is "anéanti."