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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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Made in Italy, Taylor’s Ixia pumps are crafted from metallic leather and feature a pointed toe and a 90mm stiletto heel.
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Josh Gad The voice of Olaf had a pointed message to anyone who criticizes Dano’s acting ability.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
In a pointed message shared to X, Winston congratulated FSU’s women’s soccer team for winning its fifth championship while also taking a jab at the school’s other football team.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Made in Italy, Taylor’s Ixia pumps are crafted from metallic leather and feature a pointed toe and a 90mm stiletto heel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Josh Gad The voice of Olaf had a pointed message to anyone who criticizes Dano’s acting ability.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
The conversation turned more pointed when Smith addressed Marcellus Wiley, who recently accused him of orchestrating Kellerman’s removal out of insecurity.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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 17 Dec. 2025.
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