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What is another word for Pyramidally?

Pronunciation: [pɪɹˈamɪdə͡li] (IPA)

Pyramidally is an adverb used to describe the shape of a pyramid or the way in which something is arranged in a similar shape. Synonyms for this word include: triangularly, conically, taperingly, or steeply. These words all describe something that becomes gradually narrower as it extends upward, similar to the shape of a pyramid. Alternatively, some synonyms for pyramidally could be utilized in the context of hierarchy or organization, such as hierarchically, in levels or tiers, or in a cascading fashion. Overall, the synonyms for pyramidally can help writers to better describe the shape, structure, or organization of objects or concepts.
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He was seated on two reversed buckets, Pyramidally balanced, at a small table which had the air of wide capabilities in some other sphere of usefulness.
"From One Generation to Another"
Henry Seton Merriman
In the principal space, that over the altar, he painted Christ in glory, surrounded by a mandorla, with angels on either side; and in the spandrel on the right, a group of sixteen prophets, seated Pyramidally against a blaze of gold background.
"Luca Signorelli"
Maud Cruttwell
Miss Battledown's arms were bare, save for the black silk netted mittens that she wore; her dark curling hair was gathered Pyramidally on the top of her head, and fastened with a black ribbon; a black velvet band encircled her white throat, and there was a row of black bows down the front of her dress.
"Archibald Malmaison"
Julian Hawthorne

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