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kliimaksi — meaning in English

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English meaning

climax noun The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.

Senses

kliimaksi is used for these senses in English:

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

climax — full definition

noun The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.
noun The peak of sexual excitement; an orgasm.
verb To reach or form the most intense or important point.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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