What does climactic mean?
Climactic means Of, pertaining to, or constituting a climax; reaching a decisive moment or point of greatest excitement..
Climactic
/ˌklaɪˈmæk.tɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or constituting a climax; reaching a decisive moment or point of greatest excitement..
Example Sentences
The race ended in a climactic, neck-and-neck scramble for the finish line.
... and the ending (within the last 50-ish pages) is simply incredible; very climactic.
And in Paris, Wick has a meeting with the Marquis, the Eiffel Tower providing a picturesque backdrop. A big, climactic scene is set on the steps and in the shadow of Sacré-Coeur.
Then we went to General Hospital, which is a very climactic sound. And we ended it with the best, Days of our Lives.
Synonyms for climactic
Antonyms for climactic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more climactic
- most climactic
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for climactic?
Common synonyms include high, peak, climactical.
What is the opposite of climactic?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use climactic in a sentence?
The race ended in a climactic, neck-and-neck scramble for the finish line.
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