climax
intermediateB2/ˈklaɪ.mæks/ · cli-max
The most intense, exciting, or important point of something, especially in a story or event.
Meanings
The most intense, exciting, or important point of something, especially in a story or event.
کسی کہانی یا واقعے کا سب سے شدت، دلچسپی یا اہمیت کا نقطہ.
عروج
urooj
Common Collocations
- climax of the story
- dramatic climax
- emotional climax
Example Sentences
The climax of the movie left the audience in awe.
فلم کا عروج ناظرین کو حیران کر گیا.
Film ka uroj nazireen ko hairan kar gaya.
In the novel, the climax occurs when the protagonist confronts the antagonist.
ناول میں، عروج اس وقت ہوتا ہے جب مرکزی کردار مخالف کردار کا سامنا کرتا ہے.
Novel mein, uroj is waqt hota hai jab markazi kirdar mukhalif kirdar ka samna karta hai.
The play builds up to an emotional climax that resonates with the audience.
اداکاری ایک جذباتی عروج کی طرف بڑھتی ہے جو ناظرین کے دلوں میں گونجتی ہے.
Adakari aik jazbati uroj ki taraf barhati hai jo nazireen ke dilon mein goonjtay hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'climax' as the 'climb' to the top of a mountain, where the view is the best.
Imagine reaching the peak of a mountain, experiencing the most breathtaking view.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہیں ہے یہ دریا میں غوطہ زنی کی بات، عروج زندگی کا ہے، سہارا ہوا تو ہے.
Nahi hai yeh darya mein ghoota zani ki baat, Urooj zindagi ka hai, sahara hua to hai.
It is not about diving into the river, It is the pinnacle of life, if support is found.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عروج پر آتا ہے ہیرا.
urooj par aata hai heera.
A diamond shines at its peak.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "klimax" — ladder
First known use: 1600
The word 'climax' was adopted into English from Latin, where it was used in a literary context to refer to the highest point of tension in a narrative.