Apocalyptically

/əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪkli/ adverb

In a manner suggesting the end of the world, catastrophic events, or divine revelation; with apocalyptic intensity or character.

From Greek 'apokalyptein' (to uncover, reveal) + '-ical' + '-ly'. The root originally meant 'revelation' in religious texts before shifting to mean 'catastrophic' in English.

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