zenith
noun
1 zenith
The point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected.
Roget 210:
summit,
summity†;
top,
peak,
vertex,
apex,
zenith,
pinnacle,
acme,
culmination,
meridian,
utmost height,
ne plus utra,
height,
pitch,
maximum,
climax,
culminating point,
crowning point,
turning point;
turn of the tide,
fountain head;
water shed,
water parting;
sky,
pole.
tip,
tip top;
crest,
crow's nest,
cap,
truck,
nib;
end
etc.
67;
crown,
brow;
head,
nob†,
noddle†,
pate;
capsheaf†.
high places,
heights.
topgallant mast,
sky scraper;
quarter deck,
hurricane deck.
architrave,
frieze,
cornice,
coping stone,
zoophorus†,
capital,
epistyle†,
sconce,
pediment,
entablature†;
tympanum;
ceiling
etc.
(covering)
223.
attic,
loft,
garret,
house top,
upper story.
[metaphorical use]
summit conference,
summit;
peak of achievement,
peak of performance;
peaks and troughs,
peaks and valleys
(in graphs).
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Dutch: zenit
Polish: zenit
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