apocalyptic

[US]/əˌpɔkəˈlɪptɪk/
[UK]/ə'pɑkə'lɪptɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to or predicting a catastrophic event or the end of the world, revelatory in nature

Phrases & Collocations

post-apocalyptic

apocalyptic event

apocalyptic literature

Example Sentences

the apocalyptic visions of ecologists.

the struggle between the two countries is assuming apocalyptic proportions.

apocalyptic expectations, envisaging the end of the world as we know it .

Although ending the race to drink up before closing time has not moderated drinking habits, neither have apocalyptic predictions come to pass.

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