Zenith (Noun)
Meaning
The point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Sun had reached its zenith overhead, casting a warm glow over the landscape.
- The bird took flight, soaring higher and higher until it was a tiny speck at its zenith in the sky.
- Astronomers carefully tracked the planet's movement as it passed through its zenith for the first time that year.
- From the top of the mountain, the hikers could see for miles in every direction, with the zenith of the sky a brilliant blue above.
- In astrology, the position of the stars at their zenith is believed to influence the personality and destiny of individuals born under that sign.