caryatides
The word “caryatides” has 5 syllables: car-y-at-i-des
It's pronounced as /ˌkæriˈætɪˌdiːz/
What is synonym and antonym for caryatides?
In the thesaurus, “caryatides” has 13 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for caryatides along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for caryatides
- buttresses
- columns
- flying buttresses
- needles
- obelisks
- pedestals
- piers
- pilasters
- piles
- pilings
- pillars
- posts
- stanchions
Meanings of caryatides
- noun
- A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural element, used as a support for entablature.
Example Sentences
- The Erechtheion on the Acropolis is famous for its porch of caryatides.
- Several caryatides supported the roof of the ancient structure.
- The sculptor studied classical caryatides before creating his own work.
- Museums around the world preserve original caryatides from Greek temples.
- The architects used modern replicas of caryatides to decorate the building’s façade.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms or another words to caryatides, such as: buttresses, columns, flying buttresses, needles, obelisks, pedestals, piers.
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