climactic

adjective

cli·​mac·​tic klī-ˈmak-tik How to pronounce climactic (audio)
klə-
Synonyms of climacticnext
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
the film's climactic scene
climactically
klī-ˈmak-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce climactic (audio)
klə-
adverb

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At the climactic moment, the main character of the novel finds herself face to face with the thief. the movie's climactic chase scene
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The pilot’s mounting mysteries and climactic cliffhanger might have felt like promises of something shocking. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes. — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 The main theme was used only twice — once for the first- episode gag and a second time in a climactic closing moment in episode four. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 Meet the English Voice Cast For the first time ever, see the full main English voice cast of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the climactic finale to the Final Fantasy VII Remake Series, on stage together! — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for climactic

Word History

First Known Use

1747, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of climactic was in 1747

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“Climactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/climactic. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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climactic

adjective
cli·​mac·​tic klī-ˈmak-tik How to pronounce climactic (audio)
klə-
: of, relating to, or being a climax
the movie's climactic scene

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climactic

adjective
cli·​mac·​tic klī-ˈmak-tik How to pronounce climactic (audio)
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
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