Denouement

Pronunciation: /deɪnuːˈmɒnt/

Definitions of denouement

noun the final resolution or outcome of a story or play; the unraveling of a plot

Example Sentences

A1 The denouement of the story was when the princess and prince got married.

A2 In the denouement of the movie, the villain was finally defeated.

B1 The denouement of the play revealed the true identity of the mysterious character.

B2 The denouement of the novel tied up all the loose ends and answered all the lingering questions.

C1 The denouement of the film was a poignant and satisfying conclusion to the complex plot.

C2 The denouement of the opera was a breathtaking climax that left the audience in awe.

Examples of denouement in a Sentence

formal The denouement of the play revealed the true intentions of the main characters.

informal The denouement of the movie was so unexpected, I couldn't believe it!

slang The denouement of the party was when the cops showed up and shut it down.

figurative The denouement of their relationship was when they finally had closure and moved on.

Grammatical Forms of denouement

• past tense: denouemented
• plural: denouements
• comparative: more denouement
• superlative: most denouement
• present tense: denouements
• future tense: will denouement
• perfect tense: have denouemented
• continuous tense: is denouementing
• singular: denouement
• positive degree: denouement
• infinitive: to denouement
• gerund: denouementing
• participle: denouemented

Origin and Evolution of denouement

First Known Use: 1705 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'denouement' originated from the French term 'dénouement' which means 'untying' or 'unknotting'. It was used in the context of resolving the complexities of a plot.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of literature to refer to the final resolution or outcome of a story, the word 'denouement' has evolved to also be used in a broader sense to describe the final stage or outcome of any complex situation or event.