obelisk Synonyms
obelisk Meaning
obelisk (n)
a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote
obelisk (n.)
An upright, four-sided pillar, gradually tapering as it rises, and terminating in a pyramid called pyramidion. It is ordinarily monolithic. Egyptian obelisks are commonly covered with hieroglyphic writing from top to bottom.
A mark of reference; -- called also dagger [/]. See Dagger, n., 2.
obelisk (v. t.)
To mark or designate with an obelisk.
obelisk Sentence Examples
- The towering obelisk pierced the sky, a majestic symbol of ancient Egypt's grandeur.
- The obelisk stood sentinel in the desert, its hieroglyphs whispering tales of long-forgotten pharaohs.
- The Roman emperor Augustus adorned the Circus Maximus with a towering obelisk looted from Egypt.
- The Washington Monument, an iconic obelisk, soared over the nation's capital, a testament to American patriotism.
- The Aksum Obelisk, a colossal granite obelisk in Ethiopia, defied gravity with its intricate carvings.
- The Luxor Obelisk, once a guardian of the entrance to the Karnak Temple, now graced the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
- The obelisk's smooth granite surface reflected the golden rays of the setting sun.
- Tourists marveled at the intricate carvings adorning the base of the obelisk, depicting scenes from ancient Egyptian life.
- The obelisk served as a focal point for public gatherings and religious ceremonies in ancient times.
- The obelisk's towering presence dominated the landscape, a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of ancient civilizations.
FAQs About the word obelisk
a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top, a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnoteAn upr
pillar,monument,stone, monolith, tombstone, needle, marker, memorial, table, tablet
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The towering obelisk pierced the sky, a majestic symbol of ancient Egypt's grandeur.
The obelisk stood sentinel in the desert, its hieroglyphs whispering tales of long-forgotten pharaohs.
The Roman emperor Augustus adorned the Circus Maximus with a towering obelisk looted from Egypt.
The Washington Monument, an iconic obelisk, soared over the nation's capital, a testament to American patriotism.
