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penultimate

adjective

/pəˈnʌltɪmət/

Meaning

second to the last in a sequence or series

She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.

second-to-last, next-to-last, preceding, prior, before-last

last, final

penultimate chapter, penultimate round, penultimate episode, penultimate day

Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive

pleasing to the senses or mind; very attractive