Synonyms of apocalyptic

apocalyptic

adjective

ə-ˌpä-kə-ˈlip-tik 

variants also apocalyptical

as in climactic

of, relating to, or being a major turning point

the apocalyptic Battle of Stalingrad, which led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany

Synonyms & Similar Words

• climactic
• critical
• highest
• pivotal
• decisive
• climacteric
• high
• watershed
• crucial
• culminating
• epochal
• life-and-death
• fateful
• apical
• momentous
• earthshaking
• crowning
• meridian
• crossover
• crestal
• apogean
• vital
• payoff
• make-or-break
• cataclysmal
• deciding
• go-no-go

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimportant
• trivial
• insignificant
• anticlimactic
• inconsequential
• indecisive
• noncritical

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apocalyptic

Ahead of Loki, Hiddleston made a point to brush up on the classical language of ancient Rome so that Loki could futilely warn the Pompeians of the impending apocalyptic event. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

The Last of Us may be the biggest title in post-apocalyptic prestige drama, but Amazon Prime’s Fallout has deservedly made a name for itself in the streaming landscape as well. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Pedro Pascal has carried galaxies and post-apocalyptic wastelands on his back. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

Time, once again, factors heavily in this profound story about an apocalyptic Dust Bowl that threatens to wipe out the human species. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 July 2026