spired

adjective \ ˈspī(-ə)rd \

Examples: spired in a Sentence

Definition of spired

1 : having a spire

a spired church

2 : tapering usually to a sharp point

spired cedars

Examples of spired in a Sentence

the spired mountain peaks known as the Teton Range

Recent Examples of spired from the Web

Its roomy penthouse, nestled under the eaves, offers views of the green-spired city hall and the tower of Christiansborg Palace.

— New York Times, "In Copenhagen, Hotel Rooms Worth Traveling For," 1 Feb. 2018
The complex features nine golden-spired pavilions and more than 100 sculptures and statues of angels, gods, mythical creatures and former kings.

— Washington Post, "AP PHOTOS: Thai artisans prepare complex for king’s funeral," 9 Oct. 2017
On a broad parade ground not far from the Grand Palace, Thai masters are constructing a vision of heaven — an elegant, nine-spired funeral pyre for King Bhumibol Adulyadej that will send his soul into the afterlife later this year.

— seth mydans, New York Times, "Building a Vision of Heaven for Thailand’s ‘God’," 8 May 2017

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