Apocalyptically

/əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪkli/ adverb

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Kelly Says

The word 'apocalypse' comes from Greek meaning just 'reveal'—it originally meant unveiling divine truth, but modern English twisted it into doom and gloom, which says something about how our pessimism hijacks ancient words.

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