spired
adjective
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Definition of spired
1 : having a spire a spired church
2 : tapering usually to a sharp point spired cedars
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Synonyms
peaked, pointed, pointy, sharp, tipped
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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 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spired.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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