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climactic
adjective
cli·mac·tic
klī-ˈmak-tik
klə-
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
the film's climactic scene
Examples of climactic in a Sentence
At the climactic moment, the main character of the novel finds herself face to face with the thief.
the movie's climactic chase scene
Recent Examples on the Web
But its clutter of themes ultimately feels rushed, dissipating in a climactic twist and life-goes-on fadeout that both seem less than the buildup deserves.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Our climactic scene was recently filmed in Thailand at a real ONE Championship fight environment with over 10,000 people.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Exactly what Farrah needs from them is teased out until the climactic stretch.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Her climactic blowout is really something to behold—and put her firmly on the map for critics and audiences alike.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1747, in the meaning defined above
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“Climactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/climactic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
climactic
adjective
cli·mac·tic
klī-ˈmak-tik
klə-
: of, relating to, or being a climax
the movie's climactic scene
Medical Definition
climactic
adjective
cli·mac·tic
klī-ˈmak-tik
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
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