Meaning
apocalypse, catastrophe
- a catastrophic event bringing total destruction
- a prophetic revelation regarding the end of the world
In a sentence
Dopo l'uragano, la città sembrava colpita da un'autentica apocalisse.
After the hurricane, the city looked as though hit by a real apocalypse.
Molti film di fantascienza descrivono la vita dopo l'apocalisse.
Many science fiction movies depict life after the apocalypse.
I testimoni hanno paragonato il grande incendio a un'apocalisse improvvisa.
Witnesses compared the huge fire to a sudden apocalypse.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| apocalisse | feminine · singular |
| apocalissi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine noun; the plural is formed with -i ('apocalissi').
- Capitalized when referring specifically to the biblical Book of Revelation.