Synonyms of apex
30 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for apex is peak. Other synonyms of apex are vertex, zenith, apotheosis, paroxysm and top. The opposite of apex is trough.
Synonyms and similar words for apex
nounThe highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
nounThe moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.
- acmeA high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field...
- culmination
- heightThe highest point or maximum degree.
- pinnacleAn all-time high; a point of greatest achievement or success.
nounMore synonyms
- zenithHighest point or state; peak.
- apogee
- apotheosisA glorified example or ideal; the apex or pinnacle (of a concept or belief).
- ascendanceAscendancy, superiority; the act of ascending.
- capstone figuratively
- climax
- coronation figuratively
- crown figurativelyThe topmost part of the head.
- extreme
- fastigiumAn apex or summit; culmination.
- high note figuratively
- high pointA climax; the best time in a given period.
- high tide figuratively
- high-water mark figurativelyThe peak, apex or acme of something; the maximum level; the furthest or highest point.
- midday figurativelyNoon; twelve o'clock during the day.
- Mount Everest figurativelyAn endeavor that is very demanding yet rewarding; also, something which is the highest achievement, challenge, etc....
- outblossomThe best that is produced (by something); culmination.
- paroxysmChiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or...
- perihelion figurativelyThe highest point or state; the peak, zenith.
- summa figuratively
Opposite of apex
nounMore antonyms
- bathos
- lowest ebb
- nadir figuratively
- slough of despond
- trough
Meaning of apex
- noun The highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
- noun The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.
- noun The lowest part of the human heart.
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Questions about synonyms of apex
- What is another word for apex?
- Apex has 30 synonyms on Word.ws, such as peak, vertex, zenith, apotheosis, paroxysm, top and ascendance.
- What is the opposite of apex?
- The opposite of apex is trough.
- What does apex mean?
- Apex means the highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
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