climax

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 the most exciting or important event or point in time: to come to / reach a climax * the climax of his political career * The team's 31 victory in the final provided a fitting climax to a great season. 2 the most exciting part of a play, piece of music, etc. that usually happens near the end: The book's powerful climax is the murder of Nancy by her lover Bill Sikes. 3 the highest point of sexual pleasure SYNORGASM compareANTICLIMAX verb (written) 1 ~ with / in sth to come to or form the best, most exciting, or most important point in sth: [V] The festival will climax on Sunday with a gala concert. * [VN] (especially AmE) The sensational verdict climaxed a six-month trial. 2 [V] to have an ORGASM