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captivating ending

[kap-tuh-vey-ting en-ding]
noun phrasepl: captivating endings
final cativante
1. A conclusion or finale of a story, movie, book, or event that is engaging, compelling, and holds the viewer's or reader's attention
The movie had a captivating ending that left the audience speechless.
O filme teve um final cativante que deixou a audiência sem palavras.
2. A satisfying or impressive conclusion that captures and maintains interest until the very end
The novel's captivating ending made it impossible to put the book down.
O final cativante do romance tornou impossível largar o livro.
NYC Slang
sick ending
Synonyms
compelling endinggripping conclusionengaging finalemesmerizing ending
Antonyms
disappointing endingdull conclusionboring finaleanticlimactic ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final cativante
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
desfecho envolvente
alternative term emphasizing engaging nature
Portugal
conclusão cativante
preferred in European Portuguese
Portugal
epílogo fascinante
more formal literary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

knock someone's socks off
leave them wanting more
the cherry on top
a fitting conclusion
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