adj
Uncommon
apocalyptic
uh-PO-kuh-lihp-tihk
Apocalyptic (adj) means describing or resembling total, world-ending disaster. Example: “The wildfire left an apocalyptic landscape of ash and ruin.”
adj
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Describing or resembling total, world-ending disaster.
"The wildfire left an apocalyptic landscape of ash and ruin."
"Critics called the report's tone needlessly apocalyptic."
How to use apocalyptic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing a scene, mood, or prediction of catastrophic, civilization-ending scale.
Common pairings
apocalyptic vision
apocalyptic scenario
apocalyptic tone
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Etymology
From Greek apokalyptikos, "revelatory," related to apocalypse.
Synonyms
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revelatory
apocalyptical
Antonyms
nonapocalyptic
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Rhymes for apocalyptic
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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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