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- Dictionarypointed/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
adjective
- 1. having a sharpened or tapered tip or end: "his face tapers to a pointed chin" Similar
- 2. (of a remark or look) expressing criticism in a direct and unambiguous way: "pointed comments were made about racial discrimination within the army" Similar
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A pointed object has a thin, sharp end or becomes much narrower at one end: He's got funny little pointed ears. Fewer examples. a sharply pointed nail. He was a little birdlike man with a pointed nose and darting eyes. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
1. a. : having a point. b. : being an arch with a pointed crown. also : marked by the use of a pointed arch. pointed architecture. 2. a. : being to the point : pertinent. b. : aimed at a particular person or group. 3. : conspicuous, marked. pointed indifference. 4. : having points that contrast in color with the basic coat color. a pointed cat.
direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant. “a pointed critique”. “a pointed allusion to what was going on”. “another pointed look in their direction”. synonyms: direct. straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action. Pronunciation.
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.
1. Having an end coming to a point. 2. Sharp; cutting: pointed criticism. 3. Obviously directed at or making reference to a particular person or thing: a pointed comment. 4. Clearly evident or conspicuous; marked: a pointed lack of interest. 5. Characterized by the use of a pointed crown, as in Gothic architecture: a pointed arch. 6.
Definition of pointed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. adjective. Something that is pointed has a point at one end. ...a pointed roof. 2. adjective. Pointed comments or behavior express criticism in a clear and direct way. I couldn't help notice the pointed remarks slung in my direction. pointedly adverb.
POINTED definition: 1. If someone says something in a pointed way, they intend to criticize someone: 2. A pointed…. Learn more.
a projecting part of anything: A point of land juts into the bay. a tapering extremity: the points of the fingers. something having a sharp or tapering end: a pen point. Building a pointed tool or instrument, as an etching needle.
adjective. Having a point, or sharp end. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Sharp; incisive; to the point, as an epigram. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Obviously directed at or making reference to a particular person or thing. A pointed comment.
