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anticlimax
[an-ti-klahy-maks]
noun
an event, conclusion, statement, etc., that is far less important, powerful, or striking than expected.
a descent in power, quality, dignity, etc.; a disappointing, weak, or inglorious conclusion.
After serving as president, he may find life in retirement an anticlimax.
a noticeable or ludicrous descent from lofty ideas or expressions to banalities or commonplace remarks.
We were amused by the anticlimax of the company's motto: “For God, for country, and for Acme Gasworks.”
anticlimax
/ ˌæntɪklaɪˈmæktɪk, ˌæntɪˈklaɪmæks /
noun
a disappointing or ineffective conclusion to a series of events, etc
a sudden change from a serious subject to one that is disappointing or ludicrous
rhetoric a descent in discourse from the significant or important to the trivial, inconsequential, etc
Other 51Թ Forms
- anticlimactic adjective
- ˌԳپˈپ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of anticlimax1
Example Sentences
In 2017, the Lions and New Zealand shared the series after the deciding third Test finished 15-15, with captain Sam Warburton saying it was "a bit of an anticlimax for the players".
There have been mixed reviews of the concert with Pulp guitarist Mark Webber telling BBC 6 Music describing the show as "a slight anticlimax".
Obviously, another book at this time about exactly the same subject would be a sad anticlimax!
At last to the closing ceremony: It was almost by definition an anticlimax, given that the games were over — if not yet “officially” over — and every race had been run, if only just barely.
Until Friday, at least, the cable news coverage of the first criminal trial of a former president carried a hint of anticlimax.
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