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US/ˌæn.ti.klaɪˈmæk.tɪk/
UK/ˌæn.ti.klaɪˈmæk.tɪk/
disappointing because it is much less exciting than you expected
In context
After all the hype, the final episode felt rather anticlimactic.
The match ended in a goalless draw, which was a very anticlimactic finish.
Reaching the famous waterfall was anticlimactic because it was almost dry.
Words that go with anticlimactic
adjective + noun
- anticlimactic endingMany viewers complained about the anticlimactic ending.
- anticlimactic finishThe race had an anticlimactic finish when the leader's car broke down.
adverb + adjective
- rather anticlimacticThe ending of the novel was rather anticlimactic.
- a bit anticlimacticGraduation day felt a bit anticlimactic after all the exams.
- somewhat anticlimacticThe announcement was somewhat anticlimactic after weeks of rumours.