caryatids
The word “caryatids” has 4 syllables: car-y-at-ids
It's pronounced as /ˌkæriˈætɪdz/
What is synonym and antonym for caryatids?
In the thesaurus, “caryatids” has 13 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for caryatids along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for caryatids
- buttresses
- columns
- flying buttresses
- needles
- obelisks
- pedestals
- piers
- pilasters
- piles
- pilings
- pillars
- posts
- stanchions
Meanings of caryatids
- noun
- A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural element, used as a support for entablature.
Example Sentences
- The temple’s porch was supported by six graceful caryatids.
- Scholars often debate the symbolism behind the caryatids of the Erechtheion.
- Replicas of the original caryatids now stand on the Acropolis in Athens.
- The museum displayed ancient caryatids alongside other Greek sculptures.
- Architects borrowed the idea of caryatids to embellish modern buildings.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms or another words to caryatids, such as: buttresses, columns, flying buttresses, needles, obelisks, pedestals, piers.
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