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ANTICLIMAX

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Anticlimax.

Anticlimax - as a noun

A disappointing decline after a previous rise

Example: "The anticlimax of a brilliant career"

A change from a serious subject to a disappointing one

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bathos

Example Sentences

"The movie built up so much suspense, but the ending was a total anticlimax."
"After months of planning, the party turned out to be an anticlimax."
"The highly anticipated match ended in an anticlimax with a scoreless draw."
"His promotion at work was an anticlimax after all the hard work he had put in."
"The final chapter of the book was disappointing and felt like an anticlimax."
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Word Game Points

Is ANTICLIMAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anticlimax is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANTICLIMAX has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is ANTICLIMAX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anticlimax is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANTICLIMAX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is ANTICLIMAX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anticlimax is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANTICLIMAX has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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