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   Point·ed

   /ˈpoin(t)əd/

   

   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. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › pointedPOINTED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   pointed adjective (SHARP END) Add to word list. Add to word list. A pointed object has a thin, sharp end or becomes much narrower at one end: He has funny little pointed ears. Fewer examples. a sharply pointed nail. He was a little birdlike man with a pointed nose and darting eyes.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOINTED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Something that is pointed has a point at one end. ...a pointed roof. ...pointed shoes. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Pointed comments or behaviour express criticism in a clear and direct way. I couldn't help but notice the pointed remarks slung in my direction.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › pointedpointed adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of pointed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › pointedPOINTED | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   POINTED definition: 1. If someone says something in a pointed way, they intend to criticize someone: 2. A pointed…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › pointedpointed | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Browse. pointed meaning: 1. If someone says something in a pointed way, they intend to criticize someone: 2. A pointed…. Learn more.

7. en.thefreedictionary.com › pointedPointed - definition of pointed by The Free Dictionary

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   Define pointed. pointed synonyms, pointed pronunciation, pointed translation, English dictionary definition of pointed. adj. 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:...

8. www.yourdictionary.com › pointedPointed Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Obviously directed at or making reference to a particular person or thing. A pointed comment. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Tapering to a point, as a Gothic arch. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Clearly aimed at, or referring to, someone. A pointed remark.