pointed
Americanadjective
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having a point or points.
a pointed arch.
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sharp or piercing.
pointed wit.
- Synonyms:
- epigrammatic, penetrating
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having direct effect, significance, or force.
pointed criticism.
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aimed; directed.
a pointed gun.
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directed particularly, as at a person.
a pointed remark.
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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.
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Heraldry. (of a cross) having parallel sides with points formed by two inclined sides on each end.
a cross pointed.
adjective
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having a point
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cutting or incisive
a pointed wit
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obviously directed at or intended for a particular person or aspect
pointed criticism
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emphasized or made conspicuous
pointed ignorance
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(of an arch or style of architecture employing such an arch) Gothic
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music (of a psalm text) marked to show changes in chanting
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(of Hebrew text) with vowel points marked
Other Word Forms
- multipointed adjective
- pointedly adverb
- pointedness noun
- self-pointed adjective
- unpointed adjective
- well-pointed adjective
Etymology
Origin of pointed
A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; point, -ed 2, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Others found tags in the code that appeared pointed at future product releases.
He also pointed to the relative value compared to nearby coastal markets, noting similar waterfront properties elsewhere often come at a significantly higher price per square foot.
From MarketWatch
But Goodell pointed out that the rule "is not a hiring mandate," and that it has been adopted in industries "far beyond football, far beyond the United States" to hire "bring in better talent."
From Barron's
But Anastasia also pointed to "the lack of a fatherhood culture".
From Barron's
Still, both the official and private surveys pointed to a marked increase in price pressures.
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