Cataclysmic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cataclysmic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic.
Example Sentences
It is believed that a cataclysmic impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.
That’s why to be rejected in love was so cataclysmic: one had been judged and found wanting.
Synonyms for cataclysmic
Depending on context, synonyms include cataclysmal, destructive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include destructive, catastrophic, calamitous, disastrous, devastating, enormous.
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