Crest — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkrest/

Meaning & Definition of Crest

Crest (noun)

  1. a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird
  2. the plume or identifying emblem worn on a knight's helmet; also, the top of a helmet
  3. a heraldic representation of the crest

Crest (verb)

  1. to furnish with a crest; also, crown
  2. to reach the crest of
  3. to rise to a crest

Crest (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the highest part or point

    "at that point the filmmaker was at the crest of his critical acclaim, which included winning an Oscar for best picture"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

  2. the line formed when two sloping surfaces come together along their topmost edge

    "the hiking party reached the crest of the mountain just as it began to thunder"

    similar: ridge
    related: divide, backbone, ridgepole, spine, eminence, peak, prominence, promontory, rise

Crest (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in peak, surge

    similar: peak, surge, accumulate, appreciate, balloon, build up, burgeon, enlarge, escalate, expand, increase, mount, multiply, mushroom, proliferate, snowball, swell, wax, heighten, intensify, rocket, shoot (up), skyrocket, soar, zoom
    opposite: nose-dive, plummet, plunge, slump, tumble, collapse, fall, contract, decrease, diminish, drop, lessen, wane

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Crest

The most common words with a similar meaning to Crest:

acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith, ridge, surge, accumulate, appreciate, balloon, build up, burgeon, enlarge, escalate, expand, increase, mount, multiply, mushroom, proliferate, snowball, swell

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Crest

Words with the opposite meaning of Crest:

bottom, nadir, rock bottom, nose-dive, plummet, plunge, slump, tumble, collapse, fall, contract, decrease, diminish, drop, lessen, wane

Related Words for Crest

bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot, divide, backbone, ridgepole, spine, eminence, prominence, promontory, rise

Near Antonyms of Crest

abyss, base, foot, minimum

Word Forms of Crest

Inflections: crested, cresting, crests

Derived words: crestal (adjective), crestless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Crest

Middle English creste, from Anglo-French, from Latin crista; probably akin to Latin crinis hair

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Crest

neural crest

Frequently Asked Questions about Crest

What does "Crest" mean?

"Crest" means a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Crest"?

Other words for "Crest" include acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crown and culmination. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Crest" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Crest"?

There are 73 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Crest". Common alternatives include acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crown, culmination, head and height.

What is the opposite of "Crest"?

Antonyms of "Crest" include bottom, nadir, rock bottom, nose-dive, plummet, plunge, slump and tumble. Near antonyms include abyss, base, foot and minimum.

How do you use "Crest" in a sentence?

Examples of "Crest" in a sentence: "at that point the filmmaker was at the crest of his critical acclaim, which included winning an Oscar for best picture"; "the hiking party reached the crest of the mountain just as it began to thunder".

Is "Crest" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Crest" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Crest"?

"Crest" is pronounced /ˈkrest/.

What is the origin of the word "Crest"?

"Crest" comes from Middle English creste, from Anglo-French, from Latin crista; probably akin to Latin crinis hair. First known use: 14th century.