Synonyms for nadir
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ney-der, ney-deer |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈneɪ dər, ˈneɪ dɪər |
Définition of nadir
Origin :- late 14c., in astronomical sense, from Medieval Latin nadir, from Arabic nazir "opposite to," in nazir as-samt, literally "opposite of the zenith," from nazir "opposite" + as-samt "zenith" (see zenith). Transferred sense of "lowest point (of anything)" is first recorded 1793.
- noun lowest point
- They were written at the time when the Imperial spirit was at its nadir.
- Extract from : « Lord Milner's Work in South Africa » by W. Basil Worsfold
- The nadir is the lowest point in the heavens and the zenith is the highest.
- Extract from : « Keats: Poems Published in 1820 » by John Keats
- The sun does not spring at once from the nadir to the zenith.
- Extract from : « Celebration in Baltimore of the Triumph of Liberty in France » by William Wirt
- It is also on record that Nadir Shah took guns as far as Saighan.
- Extract from : « The Gates of India » by Thomas Holdich
- Such were the counsels of the sage; and Nadir departed to begin life.
- Extract from : « Popular Tales » by Madame Guizot
- Nadir left the cavern, and reflected on the meaning of his words.
- Extract from : « Popular Tales » by Madame Guizot
- One of the friends of Nadir hastened to him with these words.
- Extract from : « Popular Tales » by Madame Guizot
- It is the woman Nadir has sworn never to see—the woman Zurga also loves.
- Extract from : « The Complete Opera Book » by Gustav Kobb
- Leila is for soprano, Nadir tenor, Zurga baritone, Nourabad bass.
- Extract from : « The Complete Opera Book » by Gustav Kobb
- The calif knew not which to admire most, the generosity of Nadir or the soldier.
- Extract from : « The Blossoms of Morality » by Richard Johnson
Antonyms for nadir
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