Zenithal
Adjective
UK
/ˈzen.ɪ.θəl/
US
/ˈziː.nə.θəl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
At the highest point or at the top.
Example
"The sun was in its zenithal position at noon."
"The bird flew high, almost touching the zenithal point of the sky."
"The mountain peak offered a zenithal view of the valleys below."
Explanation
Zenithal means something that is at its highest point or position or directly above. It comes from the word “zenith”, which means the top or the highest part of something. For example, at noon, the sun is at its zenithal position in the sky. You can also use it to describe a peak moment in life, like her zenithal success means her greatest achievement.