apocalyptically

/əˌpɑkəˈlɪptɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that suggests the end of the world or a major disaster.
    • He spoke apocalyptically about the future of the planet.
    • The sky turned apocalyptically red as the volcano erupted.
    • The storm clouds gathered apocalyptically over the city.
  2. In an extremely serious or terrible manner.
    • The fire destroyed the forest apocalyptically, leaving nothing behind.
    • The disease spread apocalyptically through the population.
    • The stock market fell apocalyptically, wiping out billions of dollars.
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