acme
ak mee
- n the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
the artist's gifts are at their acme - n the highest point (of something)
- Thus, it is known that one "tomb" is furnished in the acme of masculine comfort, all its furniture being heavily upholstered in black leather.
- The acme of his creative powers was the fresco cycle in the Vatican Apartments, Rome; the most famous part being the 'School of Athens' in the library of the Pope.
- The acme is surely kimchi, a wondrous Korean pickle.