pinnacle

• Substantivo que designa o ponto mais alto ou o cume de algo, seja uma construção física, como uma torre ou pináculo, seja o nível mais elevado de realização ou desenvolvimento.

A noun referring to the highest point or peak of something, whether a physical structure like a spire or the ultimate level of achievement or development.

1. Architectural spireC1formalart

   A slender, upright spire or turret, typically found at the top of a buttress, tower, or roof in Gothic architecture.

   Pináculo

   • The cathedral's pinnacles were intricately carved from stone.
   • Each pinnacle on the tower was topped with a small cross.
   • The architect designed the pinnacles to draw the eye upward.

   Sinônimosspire

2. Highest point or peakB2formal

   The highest level or degree attainable; the culmination or apex of development or achievement.

   Auge

   • Winning the championship was the pinnacle of her career.
   • The artist reached the pinnacle of success in his forties.
   • This discovery represents the pinnacle of scientific achievement.

   Sinônimosacmeapexapogeeclimaxcrestculminationheightpeaksummittopzenith

   Antônimosbasebottomfootlownadir

3. Mountain peakB2formal

   A lofty peak or summit of a mountain.

   Cume

   • The climbers finally reached the pinnacle after a long ascent.
   • Snow covered the pinnacle of the mountain all year round.
   • From the pinnacle, they could see the entire valley below.

   Sinônimosapexcrestcrownheightpeaksummittop

• Verbo que significa atingir ou colocar no ponto mais alto de realização, desenvolvimento ou sucesso; coroar ou elevar ao auge.

A verb meaning to reach or place at the highest point or peak of achievement, development, or success.

1. Surmount with a pinnacleC2formal

   To place a pinnacle on top of something, such as a building or structure.

   Coroa com pináculo

   • The architect designed the tower to be pinnacled with a golden spire.
   • The cathedral was pinnacled with intricate stonework.
   • They pinnacled the roof with a small decorative turret.

   Sinônimoscapcrownsurmounttop

2. Raise to a high positionC2formal

   To elevate someone or something to a position of great height, importance, or achievement.

   Elevar ao auge

   • Her success pinnacled her career in the music industry.
   • The discovery pinnacled the scientist's reputation.
   • He was pinnacled as the greatest player of his generation.

   Sinônimosadvancecrownelevateexaltliftpromoteraisesurmountuplift

   Antônimosabasedebasedegradedemotehumblelower