Apocalyptic

Pronunciation: /əˌpɑkəˈlɪptɪk/

Definitions of apocalyptic

adjective relating to or predicting the complete destruction of the world

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had an apocalyptic ending.

A2 The apocalyptic storm caused widespread destruction.

B1 The novel depicted a post-apocalyptic world where survivors struggled to rebuild society.

B2 The scientist warned of the potential apocalyptic consequences of climate change.

C1 The apocalyptic scenario presented in the documentary was both terrifying and thought-provoking.

C2 The artist's apocalyptic paintings captured the despair and chaos of a world on the brink of destruction.

Examples of apocalyptic in a Sentence

formal The scientist predicted that if we don't take action, the consequences could be apocalyptic.

informal Dude, have you seen that apocalyptic movie on Netflix? It's crazy!

slang The party last night was an apocalyptic disaster.

figurative Her breakup felt like the end of the world, it was truly apocalyptic.

Grammatical Forms of apocalyptic

• past tense: apocalypsed
• plural: apocalyptics
• comparative: more apocalyptic
• superlative: most apocalyptic
• present tense: apocalypting
• future tense: will apocalyptic
• perfect tense: have apocalypsed
• continuous tense: is apocalypting
• singular: apocalyptic
• positive degree: apocalyptic
• infinitive: to apocalyptic
• gerund: apocalypticizing
• participle: apocalypted

Origin and Evolution of apocalyptic

First Known Use: 1633 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'apocalyptic' is derived from the Greek word 'apokaluptein' meaning 'to uncover, reveal'. It is related to the Book of Revelation in the New Testament of the Bible which describes the end times and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to describe the end of the world, the word 'apocalyptic' has evolved to also refer to any catastrophic event or situation that is seen as a final judgment or reckoning.