Opening (Adjective)
Meaning
First or beginning; "the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth"; "the play's opening scene".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The film's opening sequence set the tone for the rest of the story.
- The iconic opening lines of the poem have been etched in her memory since childhood.
- The opening notes of the symphony echoed through the concert hall.
- Her opening speech at the conference was met with a standing ovation.
- The band's opening song energized the crowd and got everyone dancing.