Cataclysmic adjective — meaning and usage in English

Definition

Cataclysmic (adjective) — usually used before a noun, this formal word describes something that causes a sudden and violent change, especially referring to natural events.

Synonym: catastrophic.

Example Usage

"A cataclysmic event can alter landscapes or societies overnight."


Author’s summary: The adjective cataclysmic conveys intense, destructive forces that bring abrupt, large-scale transformation, particularly in nature or significant events.

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