Meaning & Definition of word "Zenith"
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Zenith
/ˈziː.nəθ/
noun:
- 1. The highest point reached by a celestial or other object.
- Example: At midnight, the stars were at their zenith, illuminating the night sky.
- 2. The time at which something is most powerful or successful.
- Example: The company reached its zenith in the early 2000s, dominating the market.
- 3. A peak or higher point.
- Example: Her career reached its zenith when she won the prestigious award for best actress.
Etymology
Middle English 'cenith', from Old French 'cenith', from Arabic 'samt', meaning 'direction' or 'path'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reach the zenith:
To attain the highest point of achievement or success.
zenith of one's career:
The peak point in one's professional life.
Related Words
nadir:
The lowest point, opposite of zenith.
apex:
The top or highest part of something.
Slang Meanings of zenith
Meaning: The peak or ultimate level of something (often used informally).
Example Sentence: That party was the zenith of fun last summer!
Meaning: An extreme good situation or event.
Example Sentence: Her performance was the zenith; everyone was blown away!