peak experience
nounPsychology.
a high point in the life of a self-actualizer, during which the person feels ecstatic and more alive and whole than is usual.
Origin of peak experience
1First recorded in 1960–65
Words Nearby peak experience
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
How to use peak experience in a sentence
He knew the Arboretum as a boy and first saw the Northern Lights there—lights that as an adult he internalized following spiritual quest, peak experiences, and enlightenment.
Browse