Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom: Describing something that predicts or resembles widespread destruction, final catastrophe, or the end of the world, often in a dramatic or revelatory manner.
   • Relating to or resembling the Apocalypse: Pertaining to the style, themes, or imagery found in biblical apocalyptic writings, such as the Book of Revelation, which involve prophetic visions of the end times.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The film's apocalyptical imagery of ruined cities left a lasting impression on the audience.
  • His warnings about climate change were dismissed as overly apocalyptical.
  • The preacher delivered an apocalyptical sermon about the final judgment.

Advanced Usage

• "apocalyptical tone": A manner of speaking or writing that suggests imminent catastrophe.
  • The journalist's report on the crisis had an apocalyptical tone, warning of societal collapse.
• "apocalyptical vision": A prophetic dream or revelation depicting catastrophic events.
  • The ancient text contained an apocalyptical vision of a great battle between good and evil.

Variants and Related Words

• Apocalyptic (adj): The more common variant, identical in meaning to "apocalyptical."
  • The novel is set in a post-apocalyptic world.
• Apocalypse (n): A catastrophic event causing widespread destruction, or a prophetic disclosure.
  • Many cultures have myths about a coming apocalypse.
• Apocalyptically (adv): In a manner predicting or resembling devastation.
  • The situation was described apocalyptically by the fleeing refugees.

Synonyms

• Cataclysmic: Relating to a violent and sudden change or event.
• Doomsday: Pertaining to the end of the world or a time of ultimate disaster.
• Prophetic: Foretelling or predicting future events.

Related Phrases

• Apocalyptic literature: A genre of religious writing that uses symbolic imagery to depict the ultimate triumph of good over evil, often in an end-times scenario.
  • The Book of Daniel is a key example of apocalyptic literature.

Adjective

1. prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom