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crowning

crow·ning

UK/ˈkɹaʊnɪŋ/ US/ˈkraʊnɪŋ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment

  • “the crowning accomplishment of his career”
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2.

forming or providing a crown or summit

  • “the crowning star on a Christmas tree”
  • “her hair was her crowning glory”
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Origin

From Middle English crouninge, crounynge, coroning, coronyng, equivalent to crown + -ing.

Phrases

  • crowning achievement
  • crowning glory

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