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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Joey Cappelletti, Twin Cities, 21 June 2025
On an otherwise comfortably mild day in Westminster, Richard Scudamore was getting, if not a grilling, then at least some pointed questioning.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Defamation Texas law allows strong criticism of public figures, including harsh or pointed messages, but not false claims that cause serious harm to someone’s reputation.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2025
This proved prophetic, since the 1990 artwork is composed of a series of pointed questions that interrogate the very nature of power and control.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
Last Monday night, after Smith’s confrontation with Lee, a senior member of her staff sent a pointed message to Lee’s office.
—Joey Cappelletti, Twin Cities, 21 June 2025
On an otherwise comfortably mild day in Westminster, Richard Scudamore was getting, if not a grilling, then at least some pointed questioning.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Defamation Texas law allows strong criticism of public figures, including harsh or pointed messages, but not false claims that cause serious harm to someone’s reputation.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2025
This proved prophetic, since the 1990 artwork is composed of a series of pointed questions that interrogate the very nature of power and control.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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