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colmo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • Acme noun The highest point of achievement or development; the peak.
  • crown noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
  • cusp noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
  • full adj Holding as much as possible; with no more room left.
  • replete adj Abounding, amply provided.
  • ridge noun A long, narrow raised strip of land, such as a chain of hills or mountains.
  • summit noun The highest point of a mountain or hill.

Senses

colmo is used for these senses in English:

  • acme (rare) Full bloom or reproductive maturity.
  • cusp (figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
  • full Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
  • replete Abounding, amply provided.
  • ridge The highest point on a roof, represented by a horizontal line where two roof areas intersect, running the length of the area.
  • summit The highest point of a hill, mountain, or similar geographical feature.

crown — full definition

  1. noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
  2. noun The topmost part of something, such as the head, a hat, or a hill.
  3. noun An artificial cap fitted over a damaged tooth.
  4. verb To formally place a crown on someone, making them monarch.
  5. verb To form the finishing, topmost achievement of something.

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