Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crowning
Adjective
/ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
Definition
The act of placing a crown on someone’s head, symbolizing their elevation to a position of power or honor.
Examples
- The crowning achievement of her career was winning the Nobel Prize.
- The crowning moment of the ceremony was the king receiving his crown.
- After years of hard work, his success felt like a crowning glory.
Meaning
Crowning refers to both the physical act of coronation and metaphorically to achieving the highest point or ultimate success in a particular endeavor.
Synonyms
- Peak
- Climactic
- Ultimate
- Summit
