apocalyptic

[uh-pok-uh-lip-tik] / əˌpɒk əˈlɪp tɪk /

ADJECTIVE

fateful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ominous prophetic

WEAK

oracular predictive revealing

Example Sentences

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The upbeat vibe is markedly different from the apocalyptic, at times murderous, sci-fi of today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

One piece of data triggers optimism, followed just days, or hours, later by apocalyptic dread.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

There are reasons to question the most apocalyptic forecasts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Gen. William “Jerry” Boykin were apparent adherents to these apocalyptic beliefs.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Such apocalyptic scenarios have invited skepticism since Henry Dobyns first drew them to wide attention.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann