Catastrophic Events Vocabulary

adjective relating to or predicting the complete destruction of the world

• The scientist predicted that if we don't take action, the consequences could be apocalyptic.
• Dude, have you seen that apocalyptic movie on Netflix? It's crazy!
• The party last night was an apocalyptic disaster.
• Her breakup felt like the end of the world, it was truly apocalyptic.

verb to destroy or ruin something completely

• The hurricane had the potential to devastate the entire coastal region.
• I heard the news about the fire and it's devastating for the families affected.
• The breakup really devastated him, he's been a mess ever since.
• The loss of her job felt like a devastating blow to her self-esteem.