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surmounted

surmounted

6.2
A thing that has something placed on top, like a statue on a pillar
  • adjective
translation icon : coronado
  • The church steeple was surmounted by a large cross that could be seen from miles away.

Examples

  • The building's roof was surmounted by a golden dome.

  • The monument was surmounted by a golden eagle.

  • Each pillar was surmounted by a figure representing a different virtue.

  • The entrance was flanked by impressive gates surmounted with ornate lamps.

  • Is the tower surmounted by a flag?

  • Her trophy cabinet was surmounted by a beautiful glass sculpture.

  • The castle's entrance was surmounted with a majestic arch made of stone.

Synonyms

topped
vssurmounted
3.1

Having the top covered with something like cream or fruit

is about an object placed above rather than a surface layer
capped
vssurmounted
3.9

Covered on the top by something like a cap

is about something placed above without implying a fitted cover
crowned
vssurmounted
4.2

Something that has a crown or similar object on top

is about something placed above without decorative or ceremonial sense

Antonyms

undecorated
1 3.9

Plain and not having any extra things added to make it look nicer

How Prominent

crowned
4.2
surmounted
6.2
topped
3.1

Surface Forms

surmounted positive

Morphology

surmounted = surmount (semi-transparent) = sur + mount + ed

The base 'surmount' is clear, but the adjective form 'surmounted' implies a specific context of being topped by something.

Etymology

Surmounted comes from parts that mean 'over' and 'to climb': sur- ('over') and mount (think of mountain, something you go up). So, if something is surmounted, it is 'topped' or has something placed on top of it.