acme meaning

acme as a noun

1. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
   • his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
   • the artist's gifts are at their acme
   • at the height of her career
   • the peak of perfection
   • summer was at its peak
   • ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
   • the summit of his ambition
   • so many highest superlatives achieved by man
   • at the top of his profession

   Synonyms: height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, meridian, tiptop, top

   Type of: degree

2. the highest point (of something)
   • at the peak of the pyramid

   Synonyms: vertex, peak, apex

   Type of: extreme point

   Kinds: crown, roof peak

How to pronounce acme

acme is pronounced /ˈækmi/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.