Pinnacled: meaning, definitions and examples

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pinnacled

 

[ ˈpɪnə.kəld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geographical feature

Pinnacled refers to something that has a peak or a pointed top. This term is often used to describe mountains or rock formations that rise sharply to a point, resembling a pinnacle. The term can evoke a sense of height and grandeur. Additionally, it can be used metaphorically to describe a high point in achievement or success.

Synonyms

peaked, spiked, tapered

Examples of usage

  • The pinnacled mountain dominated the skyline.
  • We reached the pinnacled summit after a long climb.
  • The architectural design featured a pinnacled roof.

Translations

Translations of the word "pinnacled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pinnacled

🇮🇳 शिखर पर

🇩🇪 gipfelte

🇮🇩 puncak

🇺🇦 піковий

🇵🇱 szczytowy

🇯🇵 頂点に達した

🇫🇷 pinnacle

🇪🇸 pinnaculado

🇹🇷 zirveye ulaşmış

🇰🇷 정점에 도달한

🇸🇦 ذروة

🇨🇿 vrcholný

🇸🇰 vrcholný

🇨🇳 巅峰的

🇸🇮 vrhunec

🇮🇸 tindur

🇰🇿 шыңға жеткен

🇬🇪 კულმინაციური

🇦🇿 zirvəyə çatmış

🇲🇽 pinnaculado

Etymology

The word 'pinnacled' originates from the Middle English term 'pinacle', which is derived from the Old French 'pinnacle', a diminutive form of 'pin', meaning 'a point or a spike'. This relates closely to its Latin root 'pinna', meaning 'feather' or 'wing', which alludes to the pointed shape often associated with feathers. The evolution of the word reflects its usage in describing not only physical structures but also metaphoric peaks in success or prominence. It began to be used in English around the 14th century and has since been used in various contexts, especially in literature and geographical discussions.