doomsday
Concerned with or predicting future universal destructionConcerned with or predicting future universal destruction.
» Tom is preparing for doomsday.
Ergulis · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
3 senses(not comparable)Concerned with or predicting future universal destruction.
(not comparable)Given to or marked by forebodings or predictions of impending calamity.
Untergangs-, apokalyptisch, Endzeit-
(not comparable)Capable of causing widespread or total destruction.
Examples
4 sentencesTom is preparing for doomsday.
Why are so many of his movies about doomsday scenarios?
Is doomsday on its way?
The Boring Company is building doomsday bunkers, not underground highways.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English domes + dai, from Old English dom (“judgment”) + dæg (“day”). EquivaleFrom Middle English domes + dai, from Old English dom (“judgment”) + dæg (“day”). Equivalent to doom + -s- + day. Compare Old Norse dómsdagr (“judgement day, doomsday”).
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