apocalyptic
Apocalyptic (adj) means describing or resembling total, world-ending disaster. Example: “The wildfire left an apocalyptic landscape of ash and ruin.”
How to use apocalyptic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing a scene, mood, or prediction of catastrophic, civilization-ending scale.
Word forms
apocalyptics plural
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The wildfire left an _____ landscape of ash and ruin.
Etymology
From Greek apokalyptikos, "revelatory," related to apocalypse.
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What does “apocalyptic” mean?
The word “apocalyptic” means describing or resembling total, world-ending disaster. In plain terms, describing a scene, mood, or prediction of catastrophic, civilization-ending scale.
How do you pronounce “apocalyptic”?
“Apocalyptic” is pronounced uh-PO-kuh-lihp-tihk (/əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “apocalyptic” in a sentence?
Here is “apocalyptic” used in a sentence: “The wildfire left an apocalyptic landscape of ash and ruin.”
What is the opposite of “apocalyptic”?
The opposite of “apocalyptic” — its antonyms — is nonapocalyptic.
What part of speech is “apocalyptic”?
“Apocalyptic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “apocalyptic” come from?
The word “apocalyptic” comes from Greek. From Greek apokalyptikos, "revelatory," related to apocalypse.
Is “apocalyptic” a common word?
“Apocalyptic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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