pointed (Meaning)

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pointed (a)

having a point

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pointed (s)

direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant

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pointed (imp. & p. p.)

of Point

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pointed (a.)

Sharp; having a sharp point; as, a pointed rock.

Characterized by sharpness, directness, or pithiness of expression; terse; epigrammatic; especially, directed to a particular person or thing.

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pointed Sentence Examples

  1. She extended a pointed finger towards the whiteboard, emphasizing her key points.
  2. The sharp-pointed needle pierced through the fabric with ease.
  3. The mountain's jagged peak stood pointed against the horizon.
  4. The lawyer's pointed questions revealed the inconsistencies in the witness's testimony.
  5. The arrow, pointed and true, soared through the air towards its target.
  6. The surgeon's scalpel was pointed with precision, ensuring a delicate incision.
  7. The child's paper plane flew erratically, its nose pointed skyward.
  8. The pointed-toe shoes elongated her legs, giving her a sophisticated look.
  9. The inspector examined the pointed footprint, searching for clues.
  10. The leaves of the cactus were pointed and thorny, providing natural protection against predators.

FAQs About the word pointed

having a point, direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasantof Point, Sharp; having a sharp point; as, a pointed rock., Characterized by sharpne

tipped, sharp, barbed, jagged, peaked, spired,pointy, spikelike, pronged, spiny

rounded, blunt, rounded, dull, dull,blunt,,

She extended a pointed finger towards the whiteboard, emphasizing her key points.

The sharp-pointed needle pierced through the fabric with ease.

The mountain's jagged peak stood pointed against the horizon.

The lawyer's pointed questions revealed the inconsistencies in the witness's testimony.