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   pointed

   /ˈpɔɪntɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. having a sharpened or tapered tip or end: "his face tapers to a pointed chin" Similar sharpspearlikeneedle-likespear-shapedV-shapedtaperingtaperedcone-shapedconicconicalacutesharp-corneredwedge-shapedsharp-edgededgedjaggedspikyspikedbarbedinformal:pointytechnical:acicularlanceolateacuminatesubulatemucronateaculeaterare:cuspidatecuspedconoid
   • 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 cuttingtrenchantbitingincisiveacidacerbictartcausticscathingmordantrazor-edgedvenomedvenomouspiercingpenetratinginformal:snarkyrare:acidulousmordacious

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   • 1. pointedness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pointedPointed Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of pointed in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › pointedPointed - definition of pointed by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pointedPointed - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. 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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPOINTED definition in American English | Collins English...

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   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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › pointedpointed adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   aimed in a clear and often critical way against a particular person or their behaviour. His words were a pointed reminder of her position. His questions were starting to sound very pointed. Check pronunciation: pointed. Definition of pointed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'pointed' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   A complete guide to the word "POINTED": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.