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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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
The public’s rage raises a very pointed question about the idea that profits are the sole measure by which a business should be judged.
—airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, a Clinton appointee, offered her own pointed remarks in a response to defendant Dominic Box’s case dismissal Wednesday, saying no presidential proclamation could erase the truth of Jan. 6.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Jan. 2025
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra delivered a pointed message to his team amid the chaos and instability created by the ongoing saga involving disgruntled Heat forward Jimmy Butler, who is missing a road swing to Milwaukee and Brooklyn while serving a two-game team suspension.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Shaheen also delivered a pointed message to Rubio, warning that aggression would only escalate matters.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
The public’s rage raises a very pointed question about the idea that profits are the sole measure by which a business should be judged.
—airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, a Clinton appointee, offered her own pointed remarks in a response to defendant Dominic Box’s case dismissal Wednesday, saying no presidential proclamation could erase the truth of Jan. 6.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Jan. 2025
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra delivered a pointed message to his team amid the chaos and instability created by the ongoing saga involving disgruntled Heat forward Jimmy Butler, who is missing a road swing to Milwaukee and Brooklyn while serving a two-game team suspension.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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