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, group, or thing
made a pointed remark
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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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
On her fingertips, Lyonne also rocked an extra-sharp pointed manicure in candy apple red, courtesy of nail artist Sonya Meesh, adding a pop of color the ensemble.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The perspectives from Blackwell and Bennett are part of a larger network of pointed comments former players have directed at the Nicholsons, whose latest incident has revived difficult memories.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
As an attendee, golf shoes with metal spikes or footwear with a pointed heel are prohibited.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
An ‘un-modelable’ future Hanke saved his most pointed critique for the political paradox unfolding in Washington.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
On her fingertips, Lyonne also rocked an extra-sharp pointed manicure in candy apple red, courtesy of nail artist Sonya Meesh, adding a pop of color the ensemble.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The perspectives from Blackwell and Bennett are part of a larger network of pointed comments former players have directed at the Nicholsons, whose latest incident has revived difficult memories.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
As an attendee, golf shoes with metal spikes or footwear with a pointed heel are prohibited.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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 12 Apr. 2026.
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