Pinnacle Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpɪnəkəɫ

PIN-uh-kuhl

UK

pˈɪnəkəl

PIN-uh-kuhl

Definition

The highest or most successful point of something; also, a pointed top of a mountain or building.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both literal (mountain/building tops) and figurative (career, achievement) contexts. Common phrases: 'the pinnacle of success', 'reach the pinnacle'. Formal or literary tone; rarely used in casual speech.

• Spanish: cima - cúspide - pináculo
• Portuguese (BR): ápice - auge - pináculo
• Portuguese (PT): ápice - auge - pináculo
• Chinese (Simplified): 顶峰 - 巅峰 - 顶点
• Chinese (Traditional): 頂峯 - 巔峯 - 頂點
• Hindi: शिखर - चरम
• Arabic: قمة - ذروة
• Bengali: চূড়া - সর্বোচ্চ শিখর
• Russian: вершина - апогей
• Japanese: 頂点 - ピナクル（建築）
• Vietnamese: đỉnh cao - đỉnh (kiến trúc/núi)
• Korean: 정상 - 절정
• Turkish: zirve - doruk
• Urdu: عروج - چوٹی
• Indonesian: puncak - puncak (bangunan/gunung)

Example Sentences

He reached the pinnacle of his career after years of hard work.

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The climbers stood on the pinnacle of the mountain and looked below.

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The building's pinnacle glowed in the sunset.

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Winning this award is the pinnacle of everything I've worked for.

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For some, traveling to space is the real pinnacle of adventure.

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After all that training, making the team felt like reaching the pinnacle.

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