nadir
1. an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything (Freq. 2) • Syn: low-water mark • Hypernyms: adversity, hardship, hard knocks 2. the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected • Ant: zenith • Hypernyms: celestial point • Part Holonyms: celestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin
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