Sentence examples for Apocalyptic from inspiring English sources
The word "Apocalyptic" is correct in written English
It is typically used to describe events or scenarios that relate to the end of the world or catastrophic destruction. Example: "The film depicted an apocalyptic future where humanity struggled to survive after a global disaster."
noun
One who predicts apocalypse.
Such is the scale of the catastrophe that may be about to engulf the Labour party in Scotland that commentators and analysts are now deploying apocalyptic imagery to measure it.
What is less known is that many of these so-called slums have little to do with the kind of apocalyptic imagery sold to the world in blockbuster movies, best-selling books and tabloids.
The "apocalyptic violence" on behalf of their spiritual calling, committed as if in a trance, is addictive, the ultimate high.
Nearly two decades ago, the release of the movie adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo's intense, apocalyptic, epic manga Akira became for many English-speaking audiences their first experience of Japanese animation, or anime.
As Stephen Poole put it in a Guardian review of Media Lens's latest book, Newspeak in the 21st century, it's a useful irritant, albeit one which clothes its critique in "childishly apocalyptic polemic", artlessly framing its own narrative as truth challenging the "psychopathic corporate media".
Terrence Malick's apocalyptic Cannes-winner The Tree of Life failed to earn nods in any major category (though Emmanuel Lubezki's cinematography was applauded), and there was disappointment for David Croneberg's adventure in erotic psychiatry: A Dangerous Method was recognised only for its costume design.
But with apocalyptic action films attempting to address the imbalance, it's reassuring that even when the world is ending, gender equality is at the top of the agenda.
From humble beginnings as a low-budget revenge thriller shot guerrilla-style on country lanes outside Melbourne, George Miller's post-apocalyptic saga is preparing for its biggest and most artfully boisterous outing yet in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Of course, this is a fascinating prospect in a lot of ways – which is why we love post-apocalyptic fiction: it is about the ultimate form of freedom – but when there is not enough true, tactile interaction with the world, the appeal quickly fades.
He makes post-apocalyptic survivalist videos about DIY, building, fishing and gardening.
Julie Myerson's Then (Vintage) tells post-apocalyptic breakdown where nothing is safe and no one to be trusted.
