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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Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The fish have large mouths full of pointed teeth, according to FWS.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The move is a pointed response to the administration’s actions to either abandon the NCA entirely or produce an alternate report downplaying the threat climate change poses to the United States, according to Brandon Jones, president of AGU.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The jagged edges matched the pointed toes of her metallic silver stilettos.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
His film sessions during the Robinson-Duncan era were legendary for how pointed and forceful Popovich was, particularly with his two stars.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The fish have large mouths full of pointed teeth, according to FWS.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The move is a pointed response to the administration’s actions to either abandon the NCA entirely or produce an alternate report downplaying the threat climate change poses to the United States, according to Brandon Jones, president of AGU.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The jagged edges matched the pointed toes of her metallic silver stilettos.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pointed
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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