crowning

Pluralcrownings (some meanings)

1. 1
   adjective

   The greatest or best part of something, better than all the rest.

   Like the cherry on top of a cake: the best part that finishes it off.

   Winning the championship was the crowning moment of her long career.

   The grand fountain is the crowning feature of the new public garden.

   Similarsupreme, ultimate, greatest, consummate

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2. 2
   verb

   Present participle of crown. Use this form for the action happening right now.

   The archbishop is crowning the new king this afternoon.

   They are crowning the winner on the main stage right now.

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3. 3
   adjective

   Sitting at the very top or highest point of something.

   Like the star placed right at the top of a Christmas tree.

   A golden weathervane served as the crowning ornament of the old tower.

   The climbers finally reached the crowning ridge just before sunset.

   Similartopmost, uppermost, highest

   Oppositelowest, bottommost

4. 4
   noununcountable

   The moment in childbirth when the baby's head stays visible at the opening.

   The midwife said crowning had started and asked her to push slowly.

   During crowning, she felt a strong stretching and burning sensation.

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   The act of placing a crown on a person's head.

   The crowning of the carnival queen made everyone cheer.

   After the crowning of the new champion, the band began to play.

   Similarcoronation

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6. 6
   nouncountable

   A special ceremony where a person is made king or queen.

   Like a graduation ceremony, but for a new king or queen.

   The crowning of the young queen was broadcast around the world.

   Crowds lined the streets for the king's crowning.

   Similarcoronation, enthronement, investiture

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