Definition of Apocalyptic
Apocalyptic
a·poc·a·lyp·tic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
resembling or describing the end (complete destruction) of the world, i.e. relating to the apocalypse, or predicting an apocalypse;
e.g. The experts described the apocalyptic scenario that would ensue if people did not act immediately.
(adjective)
prophesying/foretelling a scenario of imminent doom or final disaster, or representing such a scene, terrible and catastrophic;
e.g. The war zone was filled with scenes of apocalyptic destruction.
(adjective)
momentous and unrestrained, wildly grandiose and climactic;
e.g. After their lengthy and apocalyptic face-off, they finally made peace.
(adjective)
relating to or characteristic of the Biblical Apocalypse;
e.g. This text is the oldest piece of apocalyptic literature.
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