pointed
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adjective \ˈpȯin-təd\Definition of POINTED
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>
— point·ed·ly adverb
— point·ed·ness noun
First Known Use of POINTED
14th century
Rhymes with POINTED
2pointed
adjectiveDefinition of POINTED
obsoleteOrigin of POINTED
short for appointed
First Known Use: 1523
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