obelisk

The word “obelisk” has 3 syllables: o-bel-isk

It's pronounced as /ˈɒb.ə.lɪsk/

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In the thesaurus, “obelisk” has 21 synonyms.

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Synonyms for obelisk

noun
1. A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument.
2. A symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant; an obelisk.
3. A dagger symbol (†), which is used in printed matter as a reference mark to refer the reader to a footnote, marginal note, etc.; beside a person's name to indicate that the person is deceased; or beside a date to indicate that it is a person's death date; an obelisk.
verb
1. (of a dragonfly) To adopt the obelisk posture; to point the tip of the abdomen towards the sun.

The ancient obelisk stood tall in the city square.
Visitors marveled at the intricately carved details on the massive obelisk.
Surrounded by history, the weathered obelisk told stories of bygone eras.
Shadows played on the surface of the imposing obelisk as the sun set.
Local folklore wove tales around the mysterious powers of the ancient obelisk.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms or another words to obelisk, such as: column, cross, dagger, gravestone, headstone, mark, marker.

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