anticlimactic
/'æntiklai'mæktik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Following the climax, especially of a dramatic or narrative plot, in a way that is less impressive, exciting, or significant than expected: Describes something that is disappointingly less intense or important after a high point.
- Of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive or serious style to one that is trivial or ludicrous: Describes a shift in tone or quality that results in a feeling of letdown or absurdity.
Usage
The word "anticlimactic" is used to describe an event, situation, or part of a story that is a disappointing or ineffective follow-up to something more exciting or significant. It often carries a negative connotation of expectation not being met.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The movie's ending was so anticlimactic; after all that build-up, the villain just apologized.
- The final game of the season felt anticlimactic because the star player was injured.
- After the thrilling chase, the hero's simple capture of the thief was rather anticlimactic.
Advanced Usage
- "anticlimactic moment/ending/feeling": A common collocation to specify the nature of the letdown.
- The reveal of the mystery was an anticlimactic moment for many readers.
- Used to describe real-life situations beyond narratives.
- After months of planning, the party itself was anticlimactic.
Variants and Related Words
- Anticlimax (n): The event or situation itself that is disappointingly less impressive than what preceded it.
- The poorly organized ceremony was a real anticlimax to the celebrations.
- Climactic (adj): Forming a climax; most intense or exciting. (This is the direct opposite).
- The climactic battle scene was brilliantly filmed.
Synonyms
- Disappointing: Failing to meet hopes or expectations.
- Underwhelming: Not impressive or exciting.
- Bathos: (Specifically in rhetoric and literature) A sudden shift from a lofty style or topic to a commonplace or ludicrous one, resulting in anticlimax.
Antonyms
- Climactic: Relating to the most intense point.
- Thrilling: Causing excitement and pleasure.
- Gripping: Holding one's interest intensely.
Adjective
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coming after the climax especially of a dramatic or narrative plot
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everything after the discovery of the murderer was anticlimactic
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of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style
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