anticlimax
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- noun
- /ˌæn.tɪˈklaɪ.mæks/
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anticlimax
- A post-party atmosphere permeated the room, a feeling that combined anticlimax and relief with the smell of a little stale cigarette smoke and leftover beer.
- almost an anticlimax
- sense of anticlimax
- feeling of anticlimax
So a lot of men experience that kind of anticlimax.
- So a lot of men experience that kind of anticlimax.
- And honestly, it was a bit of an anticlimax because it only meant for now.
Examples
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The movie built up to a thrilling climax, but the ending was such an anticlimax that I left feeling disappointed.
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And honestly, it was a bit of an anticlimax because it only meant for now.
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The actual publication date of her book had been an anticlimax.
Fiction book (1996) -
I'm afraid it will seem like an anticlimax.
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Given everything that happened the weekend of Candy's wedding, moving had almost been an anticlimax.
Fiction book (1996) -
In the aftermath of 1989's collapse of communism, a similar feeling of anticlimax has succeeded initial euphoria.
Academic text (1994) -
By the time she arrived in Hoboken, the day had turned warmer and milder, and she was left with a feeling of anticlimax as she stepped onto the pier.
Fiction book (1998) -
His departure left an emptiness, a flatness, a sense of anticlimax, and it was always something of an effort to get down to day-to-day living again and cope with all the tedious demands of simply keeping the house going.
Fiction book (1990) -
After all the excitement of the concert, the final song felt like an anticlimax.
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The announcement of the new policy ended up being an anticlimax after all the hype surrounding it.
Synonyms
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A disappointing finish to a story, event, or experience
A sudden drop from a serious feeling to something silly in a speech or story
Antonyms
How Anticlimactic
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Morphology
Etymology
Anticlimax comes from the parts anti- meaning 'opposite' and climax meaning 'the high point' or most exciting part, so it literally names the 'opposite of the high point'. That's why an anticlimax is a disappointing or less exciting ending.