Nadirs — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈnā-ˌdir/ na·dir

Meaning & Definition of Nadirs

Nadirs (noun)

  1. the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
  2. the lowest point

Nadirs (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the lowest point or level

    "the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling"

    similar: bedrocks, bottoms, depths, rock bottoms, zeros
    related: abysses, armpits, pits
    opposite: acmes, apexes, climaxes, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high-water marks, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, tip-tops, tops, zeniths
    near: blooms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, crescendos, highs, caps, ceilings, crests, roofs

  2. the lowest part, place, or point

    "got into the stock market when it was at its nadir and then watched prices soar"

    similar: basements, bases, bottoms, feet, rock bottoms
    related: bases, bedrocks, beds, foundations, grounds, groundworks, keystones, seats, underpinnings
    opposite: heads, tops, vertices
    near: acmes, apexes, climaxes, crests, culminations, heights, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, tips, tip-tops, zeniths

Related Entry: Nadir (noun)

Nadir is a different word from Nadirs. The synonyms below are for nadir, not for nadirs.

  1. the lowest point or level

    "the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling"

    similar: bedrock, bottom, depth, rock bottom, zero
    related: abyss, armpit, pit
    opposite: acme, apex, climax, crown, culmination, head, height, high-water mark, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    near: bloom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, crescendo, high, cap, ceiling, crest, roof

  2. the lowest part, place, or point

    "got into the stock market when it was at its nadir and then watched prices soar"

    similar: base, basement, bottom, foot, rock bottom
    related: basis, bed, bedrock, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, seat, underpinning
    opposite: head, top, vertex
    near: acme, apex, climax, crest, culmination, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip, tip-top, zenith

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nadirs

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nadirs:

bedrocks, bottoms, depths, rock bottoms, zeros, basements, bases, feet

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nadirs

Words with the opposite meaning of Nadirs:

acmes, apexes, climaxes, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high-water marks, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, tip-tops, tops, zeniths, vertices

Related Words for Nadirs

abysses, armpits, pits, beds, foundations, grounds, groundworks, keystones, seats, underpinnings

Near Antonyms of Nadirs

blooms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, crescendos, highs, caps, ceilings, crests, roofs, tips

Origin & Etymology of Nadirs

Middle English, from Middle French, from Arabic naḍhīr opposite

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Nadirs

What does "Nadirs" mean?

"Nadirs" means the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer. As a noun, it is defined as: the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nadirs"?

Other words for "Nadirs" include bedrocks, bottoms, depths, rock bottoms, zeros, basements, bases and feet. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nadirs" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nadirs"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nadirs". Common alternatives include bedrocks, bottoms, depths, rock bottoms, zeros, basements, bases and feet.

What is the opposite of "Nadirs"?

Antonyms of "Nadirs" include acmes, apexes, climaxes, crowns, culminations, heads, heights and high-water marks. Near antonyms include blooms, flood tides, flowers and glories.

How do you use "Nadirs" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nadirs" in a sentence: "the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling"; "got into the stock market when it was at its nadir and then watched prices soar".

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

"Nadirs" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Nadirs"?

"Nadirs" is pronounced /ˈnā-ˌdir/ and divided into syllables as na·dir.

What is the origin of the word "Nadirs"?

"Nadirs" comes from Middle English, from Middle French, from Arabic naḍhīr opposite. First known use: 15th century.