climax

noun
UK: /ˈklaɪ.mæks/
US: /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

  1. The most exciting or important point in time.

    1. The party reached its climax around midnight.
    2. The tension built to a fever pitch before the movie's shocking climax.

  2. The point of highest excitement in a story or play.

    1. The play's climax was very emotional.
    2. The book's climax, a thrilling chase scene, kept me on the edge of my seat.

Synonyms

summit zenith peak apogee culmination
climax intransitive-verb

  1. To reach the most important or exciting part.

    1. The show will climax with a song.
    2. The performer's career climaxed with a sold-out stadium tour last year.

  2. To come to the point of greatest intensity.

    1. The argument climaxed in a shouting match.
    2. The negotiations climaxed after several long days of intense discussion.
climax transitive-verb

  1. To bring to the most intense or important point.

    1. The director wants to climax the film with a chase scene.
    2. They decided to climax the celebration with a spectacular fireworks display.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "climax" in English means: The most exciting or important point in time., The point of highest excitement in a story or play..

The phonetic transcription of "climax" is /ˈklaɪ.mæks/ in British English and /ˈklaɪ.mæks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "climax": summit, zenith, peak, apogee, culmination.

Example usage of "climax": "The party reached its climax around midnight.". More examples on the page.