apocalyptic
of or like an apocalypse; affording a revelation or prophecy.
pertaining to the Apocalypse or biblical book of Revelation.
predicting or presaging imminent disaster and total or universal destruction: the apocalyptic vision of some contemporary writers.
Origin of apocalyptic
1- Also a·poc·a·lyp·ti·cal .
Other words from apocalyptic
- a·poc·a·lyp·ti·cal·ly, adverb
- post·a·poc·a·lyp·tic, adjective
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How to use apocalyptic in a sentence
Some apocalyptically minded Christians read this as a description of current events.
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British Dictionary definitions for apocalyptic
/ (əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk) /
outstanding in revelation, prophecy, or significance
of or like an apocalypse
Derived forms of apocalyptic
- apocalyptically, adverb
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