dénouement UK /deˈnuːmɑ̃/US /ˌdeɪ.nuˈmɑnt/ noun1 •The conclusion or resolution of a plot; unravelling.Emily was a great favourite with him; and he had always viewed the attachment, at whose dénouement between her and Lorraine, Lady Mandeville meant to preside, as a somewhat foolish romance. — 1831 formsdenouements · dénouements