- 1the most exciting or important event or point in time to come to/reach a climax the climax of his political career The team's 3–1 victory in the final provided a fitting climax to a great season.
- 2the most exciting part of a play, piece of music, etc. that usually happens near the end The book's powerful climax is the murder of Nancy by her lover Bill Sikes.
- 3the highest point of sexual pleasure synonym orgasm compare anticlimax
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