dénouement

[US]//ˈdeɪnuːmɒ̃//
[UK]//ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːŋ//

Translation

n.The final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work.; The outcome or resolution of a complex sequence of events.

Phrases & Collocations

the dénouement

dramatic dénouement

satisfying dénouement

unexpected dénouement

tragic dénouement

happy dénouement

final dénouement

story's dénouement

movie's dénouement

climactic dénouement

Example Sentences

the novel's dramatic dénouement revealed that the butler was the culprit all along.

viewers were disappointed by the film's abrupt dénouement.

the detective story had a satisfying dénouement that tied up all loose ends.

the play's tragic dénouement left the audience in tears.

the mystery novel's unexpected dénouement shocked readers.

after years of conflict, the war finally reached its bittersweet dénouement.

the author crafted a clever dénouement that subverted everyone's expectations.

the movie's happy dénouement featured a romantic reunion scene.

critics praised the film's swift dénouement after the intense buildup.

the story's narrative dénouement explained the protagonist's mysterious past.

many readers felt the book's abrupt dénouement was rushed and unsatisfying.

the series concluded with a dramatic dénouement that changed everything.

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