Definition of pinnacle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
heightthe highest point or peak of something
- She reached the pinnacle of her career.
2.
rock formationupward projecting point of rock
- Climbers gathered at the base of the steep pinnacle..
3.
architectureTECH. slender, pointed architectural structureTECH.
- The cathedral was adorned with several pinnacles.
Verb
1.
reach peakRare raise to a high point of development or achievementRare
- She worked hard to pinnacle her career in finance..
2.
decorateTECH. attach pointed ornamental tops to a buildingTECH.
- The architect pinnacled the building with ornate spires.
Images of pinnacle
the highest point or peak of something 
upward projecting point of rock 
slender, pointed architectural structure
Expressions with pinnacle
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achieve the highest level of success or excellence
She reached the pinnacle of her career with that award.
Origin of pinnacle
Latin, pinnaculum (small wing)
Terms with pinnacle included in their meaning
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metaphor
pinnacle or highest point of something
metaphor
pinnacle of achievement or success
rock formation
sharp rock pinnacle on a mountain ridge
Examples of pinnacle in a sentence
Winning the award was the pinnacle of his achievements. The pinnacle was visible from miles away. Birds nested on the narrow pinnacle. Gothic architecture often features a pinnacle. He managed to pinnacle his skills in the sport. The artist's goal was to pinnacle her creative abilities.
The designer pinnacled the tower with elegant finials. They pinnacled the cathedral with intricate designs.
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- French:sommet, culminer, ...
- German:Höhepunkt, gipfeln, ...
- Italian:apice, culminare, ...
- Spanish:cúspide, culminar, ...
- Portuguese:ápice, culminar, ...
- Chinese:巅峰, 达到顶峰, ...
- Japanese:頂点, 頂点に立たせる, ...
- Arabic:قِمَّة, بَلَّغَ إِلَى القِمَّةِ, ...
- Hebrew:שִׂיא, לְהָבִיא, ...
- Russian:вершина, достичь вершины, ...
- Ukrainian:вершина, досягти вершини, ...
- Hindi:शिखर, शिखर पर पहुंचाना, ...
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