apocalyptic

Describes something that relates to or suggests the complete destruction of the world, or a catastrophic event of immense scale.

ruОписывает то, что относится к полному уничтожению мира или предполагает его, или катастрофическое событие огромного масштаба.esDescribe algo que se relaciona con la destrucción total del mundo o que la sugiere, o un evento catastrófico de enorme escala.frQui se rapporte à l'apocalypse, à la fin du monde ou à un événement catastrophique d'une ampleur immense, ou qui l'évoque.deBezieht sich auf die völlige Zerstörung der Welt oder ein solches Szenario; beschreibt ein katastrophales Ereignis gewaltigen Ausmaßes.ptRelativo ao apocalipse, à destruição total do mundo ou a um evento catastrófico de enormes proporções.zh形容与世界的彻底毁灭或末日相关的，也指规模巨大的灾难性事件。arيصف ما يتعلق بدمار العالم الكامل أو يفترضه، أو حدث كارثي هائل النطاق.

1. Prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom C1 formal

   Describing or predicting a catastrophic end or widespread destruction.

   • The scientist's apocalyptic warning about climate change shocked the world.
   • Many ancient texts contain apocalyptic visions of the end of days.
   • The film depicts an apocalyptic future where civilization has collapsed.

   ruАпокалиптическийesApocalíptico (que predice destrucción)frapocalyptiquedeApokalyptischptApocalípticozh末日的arنهاية العالم

   Synonyms: direfatefulominousportentous

   Antonyms: auspiciousbrighthopefuloptimisticpromising

2. Relating to an apocalypse C1 formal

   Of or pertaining to a major event that causes widespread destruction or the end of the world.

   • The apocalyptic scenes after the earthquake were heartbreaking.
   • Apocalyptic literature often uses vivid and symbolic imagery.
   • The novel explores apocalyptic themes of survival and hope.

   ruАпокалиптическийesRelativo al apocalipsisfrRelatif à l'apocalypsedeapokalyptischptApocalípticozh末世的arنهاية العالمي

   Synonyms: cataclysmiccatastrophicdevastatingdisastrousdoomsdayend of the worldruinous

• more apocalyptic comparative form
• most apocalyptic superlative form