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denouement

/deɪˈnuː.mɒ̃/

/deɪˈnuː.mɑ̃/

denouementnoun

denouements

/deɪˈnuː.mɒ̃/

/deɪˈnuː.mɑ̃/

Translations

The denouement of the novel was both surprising and satisfying.

Развязка романа была одновременно удивительной и удовлетворяющей.

Definitions

The final part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

The denouement of the mystery novel revealed the true identity of the murderer.

The outcome or resolution of a complex sequence of events.

The denouement of the political scandal resulted in several high-profile resignations.

Synonyms

denouementadjective

/deɪˈnuːmɒ̃/

/deɪˈnuːmɑːn/

Used attributively (e.g., "the denouement scene").

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of the final resolution of a narrative or sequence of events.

The film's denouement scene provided a satisfying closure for the audience.