zenith (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈziːnɪθ/

Definition

The highest point reached by a celestial or other object; the peak or highest point of development or success.

Examples

• The Roman Empire reached its zenith in the 2nd century AD.

• She was at the zenith of her career when she won the Oscar.

• The planet will be at its zenith tonight, visible to the naked eye.

How to Use zenith

zenith of (prepositional phrase)

The highest point or peak of something. — "The company reached the zenith of its success in the 1990s."

Synonyms of zenith

Words with a similar meaning to zenith:

• peak
• summit
• apex
• acme

Antonyms of zenith

Words with the opposite meaning to zenith:

• nadir
• base

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