apocalyptic — describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɑːkəlɪptɪk/
Example Sentences
- My mom's reaction to my messy room was absolutely apocalyptic.
- The climate change documentary painted an apocalyptic picture of Earth's future.
- The traffic jam was so bad, it felt apocalyptic - like the end of civilization.
apocalyptic
ADJECTIVE[/əˈpɑːkəlɪptɪk/]
describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world
The skyline turned apocalyptic as fire rained from a blood-red sky.
Cryptic symbols in elliptic patterns reveal apocalyptic visions!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'apokalypsis' meaning revelation or disclosure, originally referring to the biblical Book of Revelation. The meaning later expanded to describe catastrophic end-times scenarios.
Breakdown
apo- (away, from) + kalyptein (to cover, hide) + -ic (adjective suffix) = 'relating to uncovering or revealing'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's reaction to my messy room was absolutely apocalyptic.”
“The climate change documentary painted an apocalyptic picture of Earth's future.”
“The traffic jam was so bad, it felt apocalyptic - like the end of civilization.”
“The novel describes an apocalyptic world where robots rule humanity.”
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