Word of the Day - Eucatastrophe

eucatastrophe

Pronunciation: /ˌjuːkəˈtastrəfi/
noun
rare
A sudden and favourable resolution of events in a story; a happy ending.

Origin
Mid 20th century: said to have been coined by Tolkien.

CONTRAST WITH (Especially definition 3:
catastrophe
[kuh-tas-truh-fee]

noun
1. a sudden and widespread disaster:
2. any misfortune, mishap, or failure; fiasco:
3. a final event or conclusion, usually an unfortunate one; a disastrous end:

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Tolkein is notable for his epic fantasy in which the main characters are saved
by the re-appearance of the wizard, who, after long absence, shows up to
wave his magic wand, turning away the vast opposing army and providing a
eucatastrophe.