Definition

The highest point or peak of something, often used to describe a person's career or a celestial body in the sky.

Example

After years of hard work, she finally reached the zenith of her career as a director.

Conversation

Did you know that reaching the zenith of your career can take years of hard work?

Absolutely! It's inspiring to see how some people achieve that level of success.

Yeah, I wonder what it's like to be at the very top, like the zenith of their field.

I bet it's a mix of excitement and pressure to maintain that position.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Zenith comes from the Arabic 'samt' (meaning direction or path) and the Latin 'zenith' (meaning the highest point). The word describes the highest point reached by a celestial object in the sky, particularly the sun or stars.

Memory Tip

Imagine the highest point in the sky where the sun shines directly above — that's what zenith means.

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