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climax in Dutch

climax in Dutch is hoogtepunt, orgasme — climax means the most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.

climax in Dutch

hoogtepunt
noun
(narratology) The culmination of a narrative's rising action, the turning point.
hoogtepunt
noun
(euphemistic) The culmination of sexual pleasure, an orgasm.
orgasme
noun
(euphemistic) The culmination of sexual pleasure, an orgasm.

What does "climax" mean?

  1. noun The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.
    "The movie's climax had the whole audience on the edge of their seats."
  2. noun The peak of sexual excitement; an orgasm.
    "The medical article discussed the physiology of climax."
  3. verb To reach or form the most intense or important point.
    "The festival climaxed with a fireworks display over the harbor."
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climax in a sentence

  • The movie's climax had the whole audience on the edge of their seats.
  • Tensions built steadily toward a dramatic climax.
  • The medical article discussed the physiology of climax.
  • The festival climaxed with a fireworks display over the harbor.

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What is "climax" in Dutch?

"climax" in Dutch is hoogtepunt, orgasme. climax means: The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.

How do you use "climax" in a sentence?

Example: "The movie's climax had the whole audience on the edge of their seats." In Dutch, "climax" is hoogtepunt, orgasme.

Are there other ways to say "climax" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "climax": hoogtepunt, orgasme.

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