spire Synonyms
Another word for spire
• noun (Context 1)
A tall, acutely pointed pyramidal or conical structure on the top of a building, typically a church tower.
"The cathedral's magnificent Gothic steeple could be seen from miles away across the surrounding countryside."
• noun (Context 2)
A tall, slender, pointed peak or rocky formation in nature.
"The climbers spent three days ascending the jagged granite peak that rose sharply above the glacier."
• noun (Context 3)
The upper tapering part of a plant, such as a tall slender blade of grass or a pointed stalk.
"A delicate green stalk of new growth emerged from the soil after the spring rains."
• verb (Context 4)
To rise or extend upward in a slender, tapering form.
"Ancient pine trees spired toward the pale winter sky, creating a striking silhouette against the clouds."
Opposites of spire
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of spire varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: