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Meaning of crowning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

crowning

Pronunciation:/ˈkɹaʊnɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To place a crown on the head of.

  2. To formally declare (someone) a king, queen, emperor, etc.

  3. To bestow something upon as a mark of honour, dignity, or recompense; to adorn; to dignify.

  4. To form the topmost or finishing part of; to complete; to consummate; to perfect.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Supreme; of a surpassing quality or quantity.

    Example: a crowning achievement

crowning

Pronunciation:/ˈkɹaʊnɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A coronation.

    Example: The crownings of the two successive monarchs were only a year apart.

  2. The act of one who crowns (in various senses).