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climactically

/klaɪˈmæk.tɪ.kəl.i/
cli · mac · ti · cal · ly
Adjective:climactic
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• adverb

1

In a manner that forms, leads up to, or relates to an exciting or decisive climax.

Example

"The symphony built climactically toward a thunderous final chord that brought the audience to its feet."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Easily confused with 'climatically', which relates to weather and climate rather than a dramatic climax.

• Rhymes for climactically

• Nearby Words

cliffside
clifftop
climactic
climactically
climate
climatic
climatically

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Climactically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/climactically
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