anticlimax (Meaning)
anticlimax (n)
a disappointing decline after a previous rise
a change from a serious subject to a disappointing one
anticlimax (n.)
A sentence in which the ideas fall, or become less important and striking, at the close; -- the opposite of climax. It produces a ridiculous effect.
Synonyms & Antonyms of anticlimax
anticlimax Sentence Examples
- The much-anticipated championship match ended in an anticlimax as both teams struggled to score, resulting in a goalless draw.
- After the intense buildup of suspense throughout the movie, the final scene turned out to be a disappointing anticlimax.
- The elaborate surprise party had an anticlimax when the guest of honor arrived early and caught everyone in the act of preparing for the celebration.
- Despite the thrilling storyline, the novel concluded with an abrupt anticlimax that left readers craving a more satisfying resolution.
- The once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse became an anticlimax due to heavy cloud cover, obscuring the view for eager skywatchers.
- The highly publicized product launch turned into an anticlimax when the advertised features failed to impress consumers.
- The suspenseful mystery novel's ending was an unexpected anticlimax, with the resolution lacking the anticipated twists and turns.
- The concert's grand finale turned into an anticlimax when technical issues caused the sound system to fail during the performance.
- The final episode of the TV series ended in an anticlimax, leaving fans disappointed with the lackluster resolution of key plotlines.
- The romantic proposal, which had been meticulously planned, took an unexpected turn and ended in an anticlimax when the ring was accidentally dropped.
FAQs About the word anticlimax
a disappointing decline after a previous rise, a change from a serious subject to a disappointing oneA sentence in which the ideas fall, or become less importan
epilogue, epilog, climax, ending, finale, postscript, endgame, aftermath, consummation,coda
foreword, beginning, preamble, overture, preamble, introduction, beginning, prologue,introduction, prelude
The much-anticipated championship match ended in an anticlimax as both teams struggled to score, resulting in a goalless draw.
After the intense buildup of suspense throughout the movie, the final scene turned out to be a disappointing anticlimax.
The elaborate surprise party had an anticlimax when the guest of honor arrived early and caught everyone in the act of preparing for the celebration.
Despite the thrilling storyline, the novel concluded with an abrupt anticlimax that left readers craving a more satisfying resolution.
