cataclysmic
1 synonym and 1 antonym for cataclysmic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Causing or resembling a cataclysm; extremely destructive or disastrous.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use cataclysmic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cataclysmic event
cataclysmic failure
Etymology
From cataclysm plus the adjective suffix -ic.
Full origin of cataclysmic →Frequently asked questions
What does “cataclysmic” mean?
The word “cataclysmic” means causing or resembling a cataclysm; extremely destructive or disastrous. In plain terms, describes something on the scale of a cataclysm — hugely destructive.
How do you pronounce “cataclysmic”?
“Cataclysmic” is pronounced ka-tuh-KLIHZ-mihk (/ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “cataclysmic” in a sentence?
Here is “cataclysmic” used in a sentence: “The flood had a cataclysmic effect on the town's infrastructure.”
What part of speech is “cataclysmic”?
“Cataclysmic” is an adjective.
