Synonyms for

Climax

Verb / ˈklaɪˌmæks / Another word for climax — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the culmination.

Synonyms & similar words

coming culminate sexualclimax orgasm culmination floodtide peak zenith apex summit culmination pinnacle acme top crescendo highlight finale conclusion end termination culmination climaxing climactical climacteric

Synonyms by register

Formal

zenith pinnacle apex acme

Informal

peak high point top nail-biter

Literary

apogee acme summit

Antonyms

anticlimax bathos descent decline low point beginning start

Common collocations

  • reach the climax
  • climax of the story
  • sexual climax
  • dramatic climax
  • climax of the event
  • climax of the season
  • climax of the film

Word family

noun climax
verb climax

Usage note

While 'climax' can refer to the highest point of anything, it is most commonly associated with the peak of sexual arousal or the most exciting part of a narrative.

Example sentences

  1. The hike to the top of the mountain was the climax of our trip.
  2. The climax of the play had everyone on the edge of their seats.
  3. The race came to a climax as the runners approached the finish line.
  4. The novel's climax was both unexpected and satisfying.
  5. The concert reached its climax during the final song.

Quotes

  • The climax of every thriller has to be filmed in a way that will remind the audience they need to exhale.
  • The climax is reached when the protagonist is finally able to put his fate in the hands of a higher power.
  • The climax of a story can often be predicted by the number of pages left in the book.

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