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pointed
[poin-tid]
adjective
having a point or points.
a pointed arch.
sharp or piercing.
pointed wit.
Synonyms: epigrammatic, penetratinghaving 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 /
adjective
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
Other Word Forms
- pointedly adverb
- pointedness noun
- multipointed adjective
- self-pointed adjective
- unpointed adjective
- well-pointed adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open following the prior session’s broad-based gains, as delayed data boosts expectations for a Fed rate cut next month.
When asked by the BBC which countries were on the list, the agency pointed to a June proclamation by the White House that included Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Somalia and Venezuela.
Speaking to Longstreet’s situation, Riley pointed to his track record with quarterbacks who waited their turn.
Tom Clare, a defamation lawyer representing Mickelson, pointed to an X post by the golfer in which he described the reports as false.
She pointed to the government's Homelessness Strategy, saying the government was providing £1bn for social housing, and £39bn for affordable housing.
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