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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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POINTED definition: 1. A pointed object has a thin, sharp end or becomes much narrower at one end: 2. A pointed…. Learn more.
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.
Pointed definition: having a point or points. See examples of POINTED used in a sentence.
adj. 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.
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.
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. They were pointedly absent from the news conference. More Synonyms of pointed.
Definition of pointed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
POINTED definition: 1. If someone says something in a pointed way, they intend to criticize someone: 2. A pointed…. Learn more.
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.
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