denouement

noun
UK: /deɪˈnuːmɒ̃/
US: /ˌdeɪnuˈmɑːn/

  1. The end of a story, play, or movie in which everything is explained and resolved.

    1. The movie's denouement was satisfying and tied up all loose ends.
    2. The play's denouement revealed the true motives of the villain after all the drama.

  2. The final part of something, especially a play, movie, or series of events, where matters are explained or resolved; the outcome or solution of a complex sequence of events.

    1. The denouement of the political scandal left many feeling disillusioned.
    2. After months of suspense, the trial reached its denouement with the jury's verdict.

Synonyms

resolution finale conclusion end aftermath outcome

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "denouement" in English means: The end of a story, play, or movie in which everything is explained and resolved., The final part of something, especially a play, movie, or series of events, where matters are explained or resolved; the outcome or solution of a complex sequence of events..

The phonetic transcription of "denouement" is /deɪˈnuːmɒ̃/ in British English and /ˌdeɪnuˈmɑːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "denouement": resolution, finale, conclusion, end, aftermath, outcome.

Example usage of "denouement": "The movie's denouement was satisfying and tied up all loose ends.". More examples on the page.