acme (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈækmi/

Definition

The highest point, peak, or most successful stage of something.

Examples

• The Renaissance is often considered the acme of European artistic achievement.

• His performance in the final act was the acme of his acting career.

• The company reached the acme of its influence during the late nineties.

Synonyms of acme

Words with a similar meaning to acme:

• top
• peak
• summit
• pinnacle
• zenith

Antonyms of acme

Words with the opposite meaning to acme:

• nadir

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