apocalyptic
adjective/əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk/
Frequency rank: #8,271 most common English word
Meaning
Describing something that resembles or suggests a great disaster or the end of the world.
Example sentence
The scientist gave apocalyptic warnings about the effects of climate change on our planet.
Synonyms & related words
- catastrophic
- dire
- doomsday
- devastating
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