nadirs

The word “nadirs” has 2 syllables: na-dirs.

It's pronounced as /ˈneɪ.dɪrz/.


What is synonym and antonym for nadirs?

In the thesaurus, “nadirs” has 6 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nadirs along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for nadirs

  • basements
  • bottoms
  • depths
  • feet
  • foot
  • rock bottom

Antonyms for nadirs

  • apexes
  • apices
  • climaxes
  • crowns
  • culminations
  • flowers
  • heads
  • heights
  • meridians
  • peaks
  • pinnacles
  • summits
  • tops
  • vertexes
  • vertices
  • zeniths

Meanings of nadirs

  • noun
    1. The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.
    2. The lowest point; time of greatest depression.
    3. The axis of a projected conical shadow; the direction of the force of gravity at a location; down.
    4. An empty box added beneath a full one in a beehive to give the colony more room to expand or store honey.
  • verb
    1. To extend (a beehive) by adding an empty box at the base.

Example Sentences

  • The fortunes of the once-thriving company experienced multiple nadirs before a successful recovery.
  • Despite the team's efforts, they couldn't avoid the nadirs of the season, facing consecutive losses.
  • The artist's career had its share of highs and lows, with certain periods marked by creative nadirs.
  • In the historical timeline, there were moments that represented the cultural nadirs of certain civilizations.
  • The economic recession led to the country's financial nadirs, impacting businesses and households alike.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nadirs, such as: apexes, apices, basements, bottoms, climaxes, crowns, culminations.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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