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
Recent Examples on the Web
Kenrick Cai, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
And while the close vote reflected skepticism among some voters, the most pointed concerns have been focused on the governor’s effort to make conservatorship easier.
—Tim Arango, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
The Witch Elm cantilevered off detective fiction and created something far more modern and angular than its predecessors, a novel that used an old foundation to fashion a new, more pointed structure.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2024
Even then, there are still backstops in place to deter Trump's more pointed threats.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2024
Upon celebrating her first Valentine's Day since her separation from Bick, the actress shared a pointed message on X (formerly known as Twitter).
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
That’s just not how— Cass: That sounds like a very pointed jab at the moment, perhaps.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2024
Transients are typically slightly larger than resident orcas have a more pointed dorsal fin.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2024
His writing — pointed, critical, angry — is imbued with love.
—New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Another former Stability executive was far more pointed in their assessment.
—Kenrick Cai, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
And while the close vote reflected skepticism among some voters, the most pointed concerns have been focused on the governor’s effort to make conservatorship easier.
—Tim Arango, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
The Witch Elm cantilevered off detective fiction and created something far more modern and angular than its predecessors, a novel that used an old foundation to fashion a new, more pointed structure.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2024
Even then, there are still backstops in place to deter Trump's more pointed threats.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2024
Upon celebrating her first Valentine's Day since her separation from Bick, the actress shared a pointed message on X (formerly known as Twitter).
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
That’s just not how— Cass: That sounds like a very pointed jab at the moment, perhaps.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2024
Transients are typically slightly larger than resident orcas have a more pointed dorsal fin.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2024
His writing — pointed, critical, angry — is imbued with love.
—New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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