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1 crowning
crowning [ˈkraʊnɪŋ][achievement, moment] suprême* * *['kraʊnɪŋ] 1.noun couronnement m2.adjective [irony] suprême; [moment] grandcrowning achievement — ( of artist etc) chef d'œuvre m
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2 crowning
A n couronnement m.B adj [touch] final ; [irony] suprême ; [moment] grand ; [success, victory] définitif/-ive ; the crowning achievement of his career le couronnement de sa carrière. -
3 crowning glory
1 ( achievement) couronnement m ;2 ( hair) her hair is her crowning glory sa chevelure la rend resplendissante. -
4 crowning glory
1) ( achievement) couronnement m2) ( hair)
См. также в других словарях:
crowning achievement — A woman who became queen considered it her crowning achievement … English expressions
crowning achievement — greatest accomplishment, highest achievement … English contemporary dictionary
achievement — noun 1 thing done successfully ADJECTIVE ▪ amazing, considerable (esp. BrE), extraordinary, fine, great, important, impressive, major, monumental, no me … Collocations dictionary
crowning — crown|ing [ˈkraunıŋ] adj [always before noun] used to describe something that makes something complete or perfect, or is the best feature of something ▪ The hotel s crowning glory was a stunning roof garden. ▪ his crowning achievement … Dictionary of contemporary English
crowning — crown|ing [ kraunıŋ ] adjective a crowning achievement or moment is the last and greatest one in a series … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
crowning — UK [ˈkraʊnɪŋ] / US adjective a crowning achievement or moment is the last and greatest one in a series … English dictionary
achievement — n. 1) a brilliant, crowning, dazzling, epic, glorious, great, lasting, magnificent, major, memorable, monumental, notable, outstanding, phenomenal, remarkable, signal, superb, wonderful achievement 2) an achievement in (outstanding achievements… … Combinatory dictionary
crowning — adjective 1. representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment (Freq. 1) the crowning accomplishment of his career • Similar to: ↑ultimate 2. forming or providing a crown or summit the crowning star on a Christmas tree her… … Useful english dictionary
crowning — /krow ning/, adj. 1. representing a level of surpassing achievement, attainment, etc.; supreme: crowning accomplishment. 2. forming or providing a crown, top, or summit: a crowning star on a Christmas tree. [CROWN + ING2] * * * … Universalium
crowning — adj. Crowning is used with these nouns: ↑achievement, ↑glory, ↑moment … Collocations dictionary
crowning — crown·ing || kraÊŠnɪŋ adj. forming a crown or summit; greatest in achievement, representing highest achievement or attainment n. preparation of the natural crown of a tooth and covering the prepared crown with a veneer of appropriate dental… … English contemporary dictionary