WordUpWordup

Apocalypse

usgb/əˈpɑːkəlɪps/Volume
Left Definition 1 of 3Right
LampPro Tip 1/3
Hyperbolic UsagePlay
Often used to dramatically exaggerate a situation for effect, not always literal. SlideThe snowstorm was so bad, it felt like the apocalypse!
LampPro Tip 2/3
Cultural ReferencesPlay
Used in media to describe scenarios of world-ending events, like in movies or books. SlideThe latest blockbuster depicts an alien invasion apocalypse.
LampPro Tip 3/3
Metaphoric ExpressionPlay
Can symbolize a drastic change or transformation in society or someone's life. SlideAfter the revolution, it was an apocalypse of the old regime.