Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spired
Adjective
/spaɪəd/
Definition
Having a spire or spires; tapering to a point.
Examples
- The spired buildings of the skyline resembled fingers reaching for the sky.
- She admired the spired roof of the historic cathedral as they approached.
Meaning
The term ‘spired’ describes something that is pointed or has a tall, slender structure, often used in reference to architecture where buildings have pointed towers or roofs.
Synonyms
- Pointed
- Tapered
- Steepled
