orgasme — meaning in English

English meaning

• climax noun The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.
• orgasm noun The peak of sexual pleasure, occurring at the climax of sexual activity.

Senses

orgasme is used for these senses in English:

• climax (euphemistic) The culmination of sexual pleasure, an orgasm.
• orgasm A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions. [from 18th c.]

climax — full definition

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

orgasm — full definition

1. noun The peak of sexual pleasure, occurring at the climax of sexual activity.
2. verb To experience an orgasm.

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