idealending
nounUK /aɪˌdɪəlˈɛndɪŋ/
US /aɪˌdiːəlˈɛndɪŋ/
The best possible way for a story or event to finish.
The movie had an idealending where everyone lived happily ever after.
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2. A conclusion that satisfies everyone involved.
After weeks of talks, the deal reached an idealending for both companies.
3. The optimal outcome of a game or contest.
Scoring in the last second gave the team an idealending to the season.
4. A hoped-for result in a plan or project.
The charity event's idealending was raising enough money to build the school.