Debacular
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of, like, or pertaining to a debacle; calamitous; tragic; suddenly shameful.
"What with the cyanide and electrolytic methods of gold extraction, it is only to be wondered at that the decline in the value of this metal has not been more debacular and tragic than has been seen."
Example
More examples"What with the cyanide and electrolytic methods of gold extraction, it is only to be wondered at that the decline in the value of this metal has not been more debacular and tragic than has been seen."
Etymology
From debacle.
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