1. describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world
2. extremely severe or serious in a way that threatens disaster
3. relating to or describing revelations about the end times
Usage: religious

Examples

• The movie depicted an apocalyptic future where cities lay in ruins.
• Scientists warned of apocalyptic consequences if climate change continues unchecked.
• The storm caused apocalyptic damage to the coastal town.
• His apocalyptic vision of society’s collapse proved to be exaggerated.
• The novel features apocalyptic themes about humanity’s final days.
• The drought created apocalyptic conditions across the region.
• Ancient texts contain apocalyptic prophecies about the world’s end.