pinnacle

noun
UK: /ˈpɪn.ə.kəl/
US: /ˈpɪn.ə.kəl/

  1. The highest point of something, like a mountain.

    1. We reached the pinnacle of the mountain very slowly.
    2. Reaching the pinnacle of her career, she felt very proud and satisfied with herself.

  2. The most successful point; the culmination.

    1. This performance was the pinnacle of his career.
    2. Winning the championship was the pinnacle of the team's achievements, marking a significant victory.

Synonyms

peak height climax summit acme apex zenith
pinnacle transitive-verb

  1. To set on or as if on a pinnacle.

    1. The architect wanted to pinnacle the new tower.
    2. The statue was pinnacled atop the cathedral, a testament to artistic achievement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pinnacle" in English means: The highest point of something, like a mountain., The most successful point; the culmination..

The phonetic transcription of "pinnacle" is /ˈpɪn.ə.kəl/ in British English and /ˈpɪn.ə.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "pinnacle": "We reached the pinnacle of the mountain very slowly.". More examples on the page.