ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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