Question 1 · Quick check
climactic
CEFRC1
/ˌklaɪˈmæk.tɪk/
adjective
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Forming the most exciting or important part of an event.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailOf, pertaining to, or constituting a climax; reaching a decisive moment or point of greatest excitement.
Examples
The climactic battle of the Mahabharata takes place on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
The race ended in a climactic, neck-and-neck scramble for the finish line.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 2
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
Deep Dive
More examples
In context... and the ending (within the last 50-ish pages) is simply incredible; very climactic.
And in Paris, Wick has a meeting with the Marquis, the Eiffel Tower providing a picturesque backdrop. A big, climactic scene is set on the steps and in the shadow of Sacré-Coeur.
Then we went to General Hospital, which is a very climactic sound. And we ended it with the best, Days of our Lives.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
adjective
From climax + -ic.