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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
She wasn't asked a huge number of questions, but she was pointed in her answers.
The title track is both complex and hummable, and it features contrasting solos from Mr. Rogers, who is pointed and gruff, and Mr. Finlayson, who is lithe and bright.
He pointed to “significant strides” leveraging AI to improve user experience, augment advertising tools and boost engagement.
In a pointed historical parallel, Xi also asserted that since China and the U.S. “fought side-by-side against fascism and militarism” during World War II, they should now work together to safeguard those achievements.
As the podcast emailer pointed out, what must Harry Hall make of it?
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