apocalyptic
/əˌpɑkəˈlɪptɪk/
adjective
- Describing or suggesting the complete destruction of the world or civilization.
- The movie showed an apocalyptic vision of a city in ruins after a nuclear war.
- Many people stockpile supplies because they fear an apocalyptic event.
- The novel describes an apocalyptic future where most of humanity has been wiped out.
- Relating to the end of the world as described in religious prophecies.
- Some ancient texts predict an apocalyptic battle between good and evil.
- Apocalyptic literature often uses vivid symbols like beasts and plagues.
- The Book of Revelation contains apocalyptic writings about the final judgment.
- Extremely serious or disastrous in scale.
- Climate scientists warn of apocalyptic consequences if emissions are not reduced.
- The economic collapse had an apocalyptic effect on the region's communities.
- The hurricane caused apocalyptic damage along the coast.
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