Zenith

/ˈziː.nəθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The highest point reached by a celestial or other object.

At midnight, the stars were at their zenith, illuminating the night sky.

The time at which something is most powerful or successful.

The company reached its zenith in the early 2000s, dominating the market.

A peak or higher point.

Her career reached its zenith when she won the prestigious award for best actress.

Middle English 'cenith', from Old French 'cenith', from Arabic 'samt', meaning 'direction' or 'path'.

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.

nadir

The lowest point, opposite of zenith.

apex

The top or highest part of something.

The peak or ultimate level of something (often used informally).

That party was the zenith of fun last summer!

An extreme good situation or event.

Her performance was the zenith; everyone was blown away!