pointy

adjective

ˈpȯin-tē 

pointier; pointiest

1

: coming to a rather sharp point

2

: having parts that stick out sharply here and there

Synonyms of pointy

• pointed
• sharp
• barbed

Examples of pointy in a Sentence

wears high heels with very pointy toes even though they kill her feet

Recent Examples on the Web

There are shoes that set the mood of the entire outfit, and a pointy-toe mule is one of them. —Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026

But make sure your tulip bulbs are at a depth that’s at least three times the height of the bulb, with the pointy end of the bulb up, adds Ivanov. —Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026

Detroit's infamous Marche du Nain Rouge returns Sunday, March 22, for a parade of citizens led by the red, pointy eared creature that inspires the event. —Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 21 Mar. 2026

Bella Hadid followed suit, while also making appearances in the Italian city of design, styling a brown suede jacket with straight-leg denim and pointy boots, leaning into her now-infamous cowgirl-with-a-twist aesthetic. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pointy

• pointy-head

Kids Definition

pointy

adjective

ˈpȯin-tē 

pointier; pointiest

1

: coming to a rather sharp point

2

: having parts that stick out sharply here and there