apocalyptical
/ə,pɔkə'liptik/ Cách viết khác : (apocalyptical) /ə,pɔkə'liptikəl/
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Definition
- 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
- prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom