Word Adjective
climactic
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /kɫaɪˈmæktɪk/ UK /klaɪmˈæktɪk/ cli·mac·tic
Definition
adj.happening at the most exciting or important moment of a story or event. It is the part where everything reaches its peak.
adj.occurring at the highest point of intensity or importance in a sequence of events. Often used to describe the final, decisive moment of a narrative or performance.
Examples
“The final match was the climactic moment of the season.”
“The film builds up to a climactic scene where the hero finally defeats the villain.”
“The summit meeting was the climactic event of the decade, bringing together world leaders to sign a treaty that would end decades of regional conflict.”
Etymology
From climax + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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