doomsday
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for doomsday, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The imagined day of final judgment or the end of the world.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use doomsday
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English dom ("judgment") plus dæg ("day") — literally "judgment day."
Full origin of doomsday →Frequently asked questions
What does “doomsday” mean?
The word “doomsday” means the imagined day of final judgment or the end of the world. In plain terms, the end of the world, or anything (like a scenario or prediction) built around total catastrophe.
How do you pronounce “doomsday”?
“Doomsday” is pronounced DOOMZ-day (/ˈduːmz.deɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “doomsday” in a sentence?
Here is “doomsday” used in a sentence: “The cult had been predicting doomsday for years.”
What is another word for “doomsday”?
Words with a similar meaning to “doomsday” include apocalypse, Armageddon, day of doom, end times, eschaton and Final Judgment.
What part of speech is “doomsday”?
Depending on how it is used, “doomsday” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “doomsday” come from?
The word “doomsday” comes from Old English. From Old English dom ("judgment") plus dæg ("day") — literally "judgment day.".
Is “doomsday” a common word?
“Doomsday” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “doomsday” have?
“Doomsday” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the imagined day of final judgment or the end of the world.