apocalyptic

• Relativo ao apocalipse, à destruição total do mundo ou a um evento catastrófico de enormes proporções.

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.

   Apocalíptico

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdirefatefulominousportentous

   Antônimosauspiciousbrighthopefuloptimisticpromising

2. Relating to an apocalypseC1formal

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

   Apocalíptico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscataclysmiccatastrophicdevastatingdisastrousdoomsdayend of the worldruinous