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dazzling finale

dazzling finale

4.2
A very impressive end to a show that leaves the audience cheering
  • noun
translation icon : final deslumbrante
  • The dance troupe saved their most difficult moves for a dazzling finale everyone will remember.

Examples

  • The concert ended with a dazzling finale!

  • After a gripping three hours, the play ended with a dazzling finale that brought the crowd to its feet.

  • The fireworks gave the concert a truly dazzling finale that left the audience cheering.

  • What a dazzling finale that was!

  • The concert ended with a dazzling finale that left everyone in awe.

  • After an exciting season, the show concluded with a dazzling finale that captivated the audience.

  • The fireworks display was a dazzling finale to the Independence Day celebrations.

Synonyms

finale
vsdazzling finale
180 3.6

The last, most exciting part of a show or event

has the same sense but stresses spectacle and impressive quality
spectacular
vsdazzling finale
6 5.2

A large, impressive show with bright effects and fancy scenes

focuses on the final moment rather than general lavish performances
final curtain
vsdazzling finale
3 4.6

The end of a performance, especially a play or show

is the impressive final occasion rather than merely the simple ending
show-stopper
vsdazzling finale
5.5

A part of a show that is so impressive it gets long applause

is specifically the impressive ending moment rather than any single act
whangdoodle of a performance
vsdazzling finale
  • Archaic
9.9

A very impressive, exciting performance that people remember

refers specifically to the impressive final part rather than any event
dynamite performance
vsdazzling finale
  • Informal
4.6

A very impressive show that excites the audience

specifies that the outstanding instance occurs at the end of a show

Antonyms

2 3.7

A disappointing finish to a story, event, or experience

How Spectacular

dazzling finale
4.2
showstopper
7 5.7
finale
180 3.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

dazzling + finale

The meaning 'a spectacular and impressive performance at the end' is directly derivable from combining 'dazzling' (remarkably attractive or brilliant) with 'finale' (the final, most thrilling part). This is a regular adjective + noun composition following common lexical patterns (and similar constructions exist in many languages), so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the phrase.

Etymology

Dazzling finale may come from shows that finish with bright lights or fireworks. Dazzling means very bright or very impressive and finale means the 'last part' of a show, so the phrase now means a 'spectacular and impressive' ending.