1. having the form of a spire; tall, slender, and tapering to a point

Examples

• The spiry cathedral towers dominated the medieval skyline.
• Tall, spiry cypress trees lined the pathway to the mansion.
• The mountain’s spiry peak pierced through the morning clouds.
• Gothic architecture is known for its spiry elements and vertical emphasis.
• The spiry flames of the campfire reached toward the stars.
• Ancient spiry monuments marked the sacred burial ground.