wreckful

[ rek-fuhl ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. causing wreckage.

wreckful

/ ˈrɛkfʊl /

adjective

1. poetic.
   causing wreckage

Word History and Origins

Origin of wreckful¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; wreck + -ful

Example Sentences

I saw that whilst I had imagined my 'mountain to stand strong,' it was yet heaving with the wreckful fire.

From Project Gutenberg

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