Apocalyptic

Pronunciation: /əˌpɑːkəˈlɪptɪk/

Apocalyptic (adjective)

  1. Describing events that suggest the end of the world or total destruction.
  2. Relating to a major disaster or catastrophic event.
  3. Connected to visions or predictions about the future, often involving destruction.

Examples

  • The movie depicted an apocalyptic scenario with no survivors.
  • Many fear an apocalyptic event could end civilization.

Common collocations: apocalyptic event, apocalyptic scenario, apocalyptic landscape, apocalyptic destruction, apocalyptic vision

Synonyms of Apocalyptic

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Apocalyptic

  • describing ordinary, non-revelatory events