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
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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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Trump himself has also made pointed attacks against a number of media organizations and outlets.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Bend corn husks into loops and hot-glue the pointed ends together.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
The yoga instructor and current Dancing with the Stars cast member responded to a commenter on Instagram who asked a pointed question about Hilaria's recent appearance in Los Angeles, in which she was spotted without her wedding ring.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The brand known for avant-garde creations presented a sleek black pointed-toe shoe with a long bunch of tassels lending dynamic movement to the pair.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Trump himself has also made pointed attacks against a number of media organizations and outlets.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Bend corn husks into loops and hot-glue the pointed ends together.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
The yoga instructor and current Dancing with the Stars cast member responded to a commenter on Instagram who asked a pointed question about Hilaria's recent appearance in Los Angeles, in which she was spotted without her wedding ring.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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