Anticlimactic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Anticlimactic is an adjective meaning Lacking climax, disappointing or ironically insignificant following of impressive foreshadowing.
Meaning
Lacking climax, disappointing or ironically insignificant following of impressive foreshadowing.
Example Sentences
After all the build up, the ending of the story was an anticlimactic letdown.
Synonyms for anticlimactic
Depending on context, synonyms include falling, anticlimactical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anticlimactical, falling, anticlimatic, climaxless, underawing, dismal.
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