Word of the day - Jul-17-2024 - Denouement

Word of the day

Jul 17, 2024

outcome; final development of the plot of a play or other literary work

Meaning and examples

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Sentences using the word denouement

  1. The dénouement of the mystery novel revealed the shocking identity of the killer.
  2. The play's dénouement brought together all the loose threads and resolved the conflicts.
  3. The climax of the film led to an unexpected dénouement that left the audience in awe.
  4. The final chapter of the book provided a satisfying dénouement, tying up all the loose ends.
  5. The dénouement of the diplomatic crisis surprised many, resulting in a peaceful resolution.
  6. The lovers' encounter reached its dénouement with a passionate kiss that sealed their fate.
  7. The trial's dénouement brought justice to the victim and closure to the grieving family.
  8. The investigation concluded with a dramatic dénouement that uncovered a web of deceit.
  9. The dénouement of the child's journey was a bittersweet moment that marked the end of their innocence.
  10. The plot twist in the novel's dénouement shocked readers to their core, leaving them breathless.

FAQs About the word denouement

the outcome of a complex sequence of events, the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic workThe unraveling or discovery of a plot;

ending, aftermath, finale, sequence, conclusion, sequel, fate, precipitate, outcome, resultant

factor, basis, beginning, base, ground, base, factor, beginning, ground, consideration

The dénouement of the mystery novel revealed the shocking identity of the killer.The play's dénouement brought together all the loose threads and resolved the conflicts.

The climax of the film led to an unexpected dénouement that left the audience in awe.The final chapter of the book provided a satisfying dénouement, tying up all the loose ends.

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Jul 17, 2024

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