Climax
Pronunciation: /ˈklaɪˌmæks/
Climax (noun)
- The most exciting or important part of a story or event.
- The highest or most intense point in a process or series of events.
- The moment of greatest pleasure during sexual activity.
Examples
- The movie reached its climax with an unexpected twist.
- The climax of the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats.
Common collocations: reach the climax, build to a climax, climactic moment, reach a climax, climactic event