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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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
Some took that remark as an innocent allusion to her job promoting fresh produce; others saw it as a pointed comment on a longtime epithet for gay men.
—Anita Gates, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The Office alum wore a deep purple gown with black beading from Giorgio Armani, a black purse, and pointed heels for the event.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The banner included a pointed warning to the Academy, urging it not to consider Emilia Pérez for Best Picture at the Oscars—a possibility that gained traction after its awards sweep.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Sources have also said that Butler is frustrated with his role in the Heat’s offense this season and was caught off guard by Riley’s pointed public comments this past offseason.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
Some took that remark as an innocent allusion to her job promoting fresh produce; others saw it as a pointed comment on a longtime epithet for gay men.
—Anita Gates, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The Office alum wore a deep purple gown with black beading from Giorgio Armani, a black purse, and pointed heels for the event.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The banner included a pointed warning to the Academy, urging it not to consider Emilia Pérez for Best Picture at the Oscars—a possibility that gained traction after its awards sweep.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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