crowning

• Bezeichnet etwas, das den Höhepunkt oder die abschließende Krönung einer Reihe von Ereignissen oder Bemühungen darstellt.

Describes something that represents the highest point or final achievement of a series of events or efforts.

1. Highest achievementB2formal

   Representing the ultimate or most significant level of success or attainment.

   Höhepunkt

   • Winning the championship was the crowning moment of his career.
   • The discovery was the crowning achievement of her scientific work.
   • The project was the crowning success of the company's history.

   Synonymeclimacticconsummatepeakpinnaclesupremeultimate

2. Forming a top or summitB2formal

   Serving as or providing a crown-like top or highest point.

   krönend

   • The crowning spire of the cathedral was visible for miles.
   • The crowning peak of the mountain was covered in snow.
   • The crowning ornament on the building was a golden statue.

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemandem eine Krone aufzusetzen als Symbol der königlichen Macht, oder etwas feierlich abzuschließen bzw. zu krönen.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing a crown on someone's head as a symbol of royalty, or to top or cover something in a way that completes or finishes it.

1. B1formal

   To place a crown on the head of someone as a symbol of royalty or victory.

   Krönen

   • The archbishop crowned the new king in the cathedral.
   • She was crowned queen after the ceremony.
   • The winner was crowned with a laurel wreath.

   Synonymecoronateenthroneinaugurateinvest

   Antonymedeposedethrone

2. Top or capB2formal

   To form the top part of something, often in a decorative or prominent way.

   Krönen

   • A golden statue crowns the dome of the building.
   • The mountain peak is crowned with snow all year round.
   • The dessert was crowned with a layer of chocolate.

   Synonymecapcrestsurmounttop

3. Achieve the highest pointB2formal

   To be the culmination or climax of something.

   Krönen

   • Her victory crowned a long and successful career.
   • The festival was crowned by a spectacular fireworks display.
   • His efforts were crowned with success.

   Synonymecapclimaxconsummateculminateround offsurmounttoptop off