obelisk
4 synonyms for obelisk, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tall, four-sided stone pillar that narrows to a pointed top, often built as a monument.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use obelisk
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ancient obelisk
granite obelisk
Etymology
From Latin obeliscus, from Greek obeliskos, "little spit/needle" — a diminutive of obelos.
Full origin of obelisk →Frequently asked questions
What does “obelisk” mean?
The word “obelisk” means a tall, four-sided stone pillar that narrows to a pointed top, often built as a monument. In plain terms, a tall pointed stone monument, or the dagger symbol (†) used in print.
How do you pronounce “obelisk”?
“Obelisk” is pronounced O-buh-lihsk (/ˈɑbəlɪsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “obelisk” in a sentence?
Here is “obelisk” used in a sentence: “Tourists gathered around the ancient obelisk in the square.”
What is another word for “obelisk”?
Words with a similar meaning to “obelisk” include aguilla, pylon and stela.
What part of speech is “obelisk”?
“Obelisk” is a noun.
Where does the word “obelisk” come from?
The word “obelisk” comes from Latin. From Latin obeliscus, from Greek obeliskos, "little spit/needle" — a diminutive of obelos.
How many meanings does “obelisk” have?
“Obelisk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tall, four-sided stone pillar that narrows to a pointed top, often built as a monument.
