Word meaning
zenith
noun · ZEE-nith
What does zenith mean?
Zenith means the time at which something is most powerful or successful; the point in the sky directly overhead.
Zenith in a sentence
“The band was at the zenith of its fame in 1985.”
Synonyms for zenith
- peak
- pinnacle
- height
Where does zenith come from?
From Arabic samt (ar-ra's), "path (over the head)," through a misreading in medieval Latin.
How to remember zenith
- Say it out loud a few times: ZEE-nith.
- Write one sentence of your own using zenith, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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