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adjective
- 1. having a sharpened or tapered tip or end: "his face tapers to a pointed chin" Similar
- 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
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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.
POINTED definition: 1. A pointed object has a thin, sharp end or becomes much narrower at one end: 2. A pointed…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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