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ilmestys — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • apocalypse noun A massive, catastrophic event causing widespread destruction; the end of the world.
  • apparition noun A ghost or ghostlike figure; a sudden, strange appearance.
  • Epiphany noun A sudden, striking flash of insight or understanding.
  • glory noun Great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement.
  • locution noun A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.
  • looker noun Someone who is very attractive.
  • revelation noun Something surprising or previously unknown that is made known, often dramatically.
  • vision noun The ability to see; eyesight.

Senses

ilmestys is used for these senses in English:

  • Apocalypse (countable, biblical) The written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet.
  • apocalypse A revealing, especially a prophecy of, or the unfolding of, supernatural events. [from 14th c.]
  • epiphany A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
  • glory (theology) The manifestation of the presence of God as perceived by humans in Abrahamic religions.
  • locution (religion) A supernatural revelation where a religious figure, statue or icon speaks, usually to a saint.
  • looker One having a specific look or appearance.
  • revelation (theology) A manifestation of divine truth.
  • vision (countable) A religious or mystical experience of a supernatural appearance.

apocalypse — full definition

  1. noun A massive, catastrophic event causing widespread destruction; the end of the world.
  2. noun (capitalized, Apocalypse) The Book of Revelation in the Bible, describing the end times.

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