acme

noun
UK: /ˈæk.miː/
US: /ˈæk.miː/

  1. The highest point of achievement or excellence.

    1. The acme of her career was winning the Olympic gold. [ ] [ ]
    2. Reaching the acme of success, he felt a sense of accomplishment with Acme Corp. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

peak height pinnacle zenith top summit apex
acme adjective

  1. Used in names, most notably the fictional Acme Corporation, to suggest a superior or ultimate product.

    1. He bought a product from the Acme company. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Acme brand became synonymous with quality, representing the pinnacle of engineering. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "acme" is /ˈæk.miː/ in British English and /ˈæk.miː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acme": peak, height, pinnacle, zenith, top, summit, apex.

Example usage of "acme": "The acme of her career was winning the Olympic gold.". More examples on the page.