Definition & Meaning of "anticlimax"in English

Anticlimax

a disappointing or trivial conclusion following a serious or dramatic buildup

Grammatical Information

Examples

The dramatic buildup in the story led to an anticlimax that left readers unsatisfied.

a disappointing decline that follows a period of success, excitement, or achievement

Examples

The anticlimax of a brilliant career saddened his admirers.

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