apocalyptic
//əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk//
Adjective
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most apocalypticSuperlative
1
Describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world or civilization.
The novel paints an apocalyptic vision of a world devastated by nuclear war.
2
Resembling the end of the world; extremely catastrophic or disastrous.
The wildfire left behind an apocalyptic landscape of ash and destruction.
3
Relating to or characteristic of the biblical Apocalypse or similar prophetic revelations.
The book contains apocalyptic visions of the end times.