Climax

Pronunciation: /ˈklaɪˌmæks/

Climax (noun)

  1. The most exciting or important part of a story or event.
  2. The highest or most intense point in a process or series of events.
  3. 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

Synonyms of Climax

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Climax

  • opposite of peak or climax