apocalyptic

//əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk//
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Adjective

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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.