Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apotheoses

noun

/ˌæpəˈθiːoʊsɪz/

Definition

The highest point of development or elevation; a climax.

Examples

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is often considered one of the apotheoses of classical music.
The apotheoses of her career came when she was awarded the Nobel Prize for her contributions in science.

Meaning

Refers to a transformation into a god or the elevation to divine status; also symbolizes the peak of excellence or the ultimate perfection of something.