acme
Translation
acme, pinnacle, peak, zenith
Examples
His career reached its acme with that award.
His career reached its acme with that award.
The acme of their success was the new product.
The acme of their success was the new product.
Grammar Patterns
((the acme of sth.)) the best or most perfect example of sth. This hotel is the acme of luxury.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pinnacle, peak, zenith, summit; Antonyms: nadir
Etymology
From Greek 'akmē', meaning 'point, edge, highest point'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'ACME' company from cartoons, always trying to be the best and reach the 'acme' of invention.