Definition of ANTICLIMACTIC

anticlimactic

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style
  • coming after the climax especially of a dramatic or narrative plot
    • "everything after the discovery of the murderer was anticlimactic"

Adj

  • Lacking climax, disappointing or ironically insignificant following of impressive foreshadowing.

Origin / Etymology

From anti- + climactic.

Synonyms

anticlimactical

Antonyms

climactic

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