climax — the most intense or exciting point of a story, event, or situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the most intense or exciting point of a story, event, or situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklaɪmæks/
Example Sentences
- The climax of my day is always when I finally get to eat dinner after studying for hours.
- The basketball game climaxed when our team scored the winning shot in the last second.
- My mom's anger reached its climax when she found pizza boxes hidden under my bed.
climax
NOUN[/ˈklaɪmæks/]
the most intense or exciting point of a story, event, or situation
The movie reached its climax when the hero finally faced the villain.
The hiker climbed to the max and stood proudly at the top of the mountain. (CLIMAX → CLIMB + MAX → climb to the maximum height)
After the story’s climax, the friends relaxed and shared snacks.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'klimax' meaning 'ladder' or 'staircase,' originally used metaphorically to describe a series of steps or a gradual progression, and later applied to the peak or highest point of intensity.
Breakdown
Greek 'klimax' (ladder/staircase) → applied metaphorically as a series of ascending steps → extended to mean the highest point or peak = climax
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📝Examples
“The climax of my day is always when I finally get to eat dinner after studying for hours.”
“The basketball game climaxed when our team scored the winning shot in the last second.”
“My mom's anger reached its climax when she found pizza boxes hidden under my bed.”
“The argument climaxed when both friends started throwing pillows at each other.”
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