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pointed

[ poin-tid ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

having a point or points:
a pointed arch.
sharp or piercing:
pointed wit.
Synonyms: epigrammatic, penetrating
Antonyms: dull, blunt
having direct effect, significance, or force:
pointed criticism.
aimed; directed:
a pointed gun.
directed particularly, as at a person:
a pointed remark.
marked; emphasized:
An unusual turn of phrase, a well-placed emphasis, a choice of adjective, a pointed omission—all can turn an otherwise innocent sentence into a verbal dagger.
Heraldry. (of a cross) having parallel sides with points formed by two inclined sides on each end:
a cross pointed.

pointed

/ ˈpɔɪntɪd /

having a point
cutting or incisive
a pointed wit
obviously directed at or intended for a particular person or aspect
pointed criticism
emphasized or made conspicuous
pointed ignorance
(of an arch or style of architecture employing such an arch) Gothic
music (of a psalm text) marked to show changes in chanting
(of Hebrew text) with vowel points marked

Origin of pointed¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; point, -ed ², -ed ³

They should have pointed the nose of the Airbus down and applied more power.

His speeches, which he wrote himself, were frequently brilliant, even if they too often pointed backward instead of forward.

As Puar further pointed out, this notion of a global gay identity is easily manipulated.

Julio pointed out to me that Alamar is at the top of the charts this year.

Supporters pointed to math and literacy gains, while critics noted that those improvements disappeared in elementary school.

The segments of the corolla are pointed but on some varieties unequal, particularly that of Shiraz tobacco.

The major-general kept him well informed of every movement of the enemy, and pointed out the dangerous isolation of Davout.

And the finger he pointed at the girl quivered with the rage that filled him at this trick they had thought to put upon him.

The Minister pointed out to them the attendant difficulties, and referred them to the Prime Minister.

As pointed out above, the action in a child's play is not intended as a dramatic spectacle.

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