climactic
adjective
cli·mac·tic
klī-ˈmak-tik 
klə-
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
the film's climactic scene
Examples of climactic in a Sentence
At the climactic moment, the main character of the novel finds herself face to face with the thief.
the movie's climactic chase scene
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In one climactic scene, while on an interfaith panel discussion, their argument overwhelms the event.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 1 June 2025
There’s a desperation in his cheerfulness, but also, as revealed in a climactic scene, a refusal to give in to life’s cruelties.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
The film's climactic moments involve a lengthy stunt sequence on a train, where, after a perilous fight with Gabriel, Ethan and the team finally get both halves of the key.
—EW.com, 21 May 2025
Michaels, 35, was playing a foot soldier in the White Walkers’ army of the dead during a climactic battle sequence in The Long Night, the pivotal third episode in Season 8.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 1 June 2025
There’s a desperation in his cheerfulness, but also, as revealed in a climactic scene, a refusal to give in to life’s cruelties.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
The film's climactic moments involve a lengthy stunt sequence on a train, where, after a perilous fight with Gabriel, Ethan and the team finally get both halves of the key.
—EW.com, 21 May 2025
Michaels, 35, was playing a foot soldier in the White Walkers’ army of the dead during a climactic battle sequence in The Long Night, the pivotal third episode in Season 8.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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“Climactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/climactic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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climactic
adjective
cli·mac·tic
klī-ˈmak-tik
klə-
: of, relating to, or being a climax
the movie's climactic scene
Medical Definition
climactic
adjective
cli·mac·tic
klī-ˈmak-tik
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
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