Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
climactic
adjective
/klʌɪˈmæktɪk/
Definition
Relating to the climax of a story, event, or series of events; the peak or most intense point.
Examples
- The climactic scene of the movie left the audience breathless.
- In literature, the climactic moment often determines the resolution of the plot.
- Her speech reached a climactic point, capturing everyone’s attention.
Meaning
The term ‘climactic’ is used to describe the moment of greatest tension or excitement in a narrative or situation.
Synonyms
- culminating
- peak
- decisive
- critical
