August 1, 2026
zenith
/ˈzɛnɪθ/noun
The point at which something reaches its greatest power or success.
Example sentences
- “The band reached its zenith in the late nineties.”
- “At the zenith of its power, the empire stretched across three continents.”
Its opposite is 'nadir', the lowest point. Both come from astronomy: the zenith is the point directly overhead.