Synonyms & related words for obelisk

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of obelisk — including monument, menhir, stela, monolith, spire, megalith. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to obelisk

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Synonyms for obelisk

Common synonyms for obelisk include monument, menhir, stela, monolith, spire, megalith, footstone, cenotaph — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does obelisk come from?

The word obelisk breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root obelisk-, from Greek obeliskos (“little spit, pointed pillar”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.