point·ed
ˈpȯin-təd 
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
pointedly
adverb
pointedness
noun
Examples of pointed in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The broadcast networks are likely to focus on their ability to snare a younger cohort of viewers between 18 and 49, and to promote their news programming as a place that avoids some of the pointed debate that can be an element of many cable offerings.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The statement served as a pointed rebuke to a president who had continued to make unsubstantiated allegations of voting fraud while Trump's legal team pursued multiple legal challenges in battleground states.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
With a pointed collar and breezy V-neck, polo sweaters act as a warm layer that instantly dresses up your outfit without a thought.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
During the live broadcast, the verbal sparring escalated as Stratton made pointed comments directed at Charlotte's professional legacy and personal life.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The broadcast networks are likely to focus on their ability to snare a younger cohort of viewers between 18 and 49, and to promote their news programming as a place that avoids some of the pointed debate that can be an element of many cable offerings.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The statement served as a pointed rebuke to a president who had continued to make unsubstantiated allegations of voting fraud while Trump's legal team pursued multiple legal challenges in battleground states.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
With a pointed collar and breezy V-neck, polo sweaters act as a warm layer that instantly dresses up your outfit without a thought.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pointed
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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