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apocalyptic

/əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

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adjective

/əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/C1formal
  • ruОписывает то, что относится к полному уничтожению мира или предполагает его, или катастрофическое событие огромного масштаба.

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

  1. Prophetic of devastation or ultimate doomC1formal

    Describing or predicting a catastrophic end or widespread destruction.

    ruАпокалиптический

    • 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.

    Synonymsdirefatefulominousportentous

    Antonymsauspiciousbrighthopefuloptimisticpromising

  2. Relating to an apocalypseC1formal

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

    ruАпокалиптический

    • 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.

    Synonymscataclysmiccatastrophicdevastatingdisastrousdoomsdayend of the worldruinous

Forms
  • more apocalyptic comparative form
  • most apocalyptic superlative form
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