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CLIMAX

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Climax.

How to pronounce climax:

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Climax - as a noun

The highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

Example: "The climax of the artist's career"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flood tide

The decisive moment in a novel or play

Example: "The deathbed scene is the climax of the play"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
culmination15

The moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coming11sexual climax
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consummation18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The most severe stage of a disease

Arrangement of clauses in ascending order of forcefulness

Climax - as a verb

End, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

Example: "The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
culminate13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cease7end4finish12stop6terminate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The play built up to a thrilling climax, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats."
"The movie had a surprising climax that no one saw coming."
"The story reached its climax when the hero finally defeated the villain."
"The concert's climax was an incredible guitar solo that brought the crowd to their feet."
"The fireworks show ended with a stunning climax of bright colors and loud pops."
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Word Game Points

Is CLIMAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, climax is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLIMAX has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is CLIMAX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, climax is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLIMAX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is CLIMAX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, climax is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLIMAX has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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