pinnacled
1
7.7
- adjective
- /ˈpɪnəkl̩d/
:
con pináculos
- Many ancient cathedrals are pinnacled with intricate designs.
Examples
-
We marveled at the stunning view of the pinnacled mountains against the bright blue sky.
-
The castle stood majestically on the hill, its pinnacled towers reaching toward the sky.
-
The pinnacled towers rose above the old cathedral, catching the evening light.
-
From a distance, the pinnacled mountain looked almost impossible to climb.
-
The architect designed a pinnacled roof to give the building a dramatic silhouette.
-
The pinnacled tower stood majestically against the skyline.
-
The cathedral's architecture featured beautifully crafted pinnacled spires that impressed all visitors.
Synonyms
1
3.9
A shape that rises to a sharp point, like a roof or tent
1
1.8
Ending in a small sharp tip
Having a tall pointed top like a church roof
A building with tall pointed towers like those on a church
Having a decoration like a badge on a shield, helmet, or coat of arms
How Pointed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pinnacled comes from pinnacle, from an old Latin word pinna that meant 'feather' or 'wing'. Think of many small, pointed tops that look like feathers or little wings, and that's why something described as pinnacled has high, pointed tops.