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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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
In comments to Louisville Public Media, Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, was more pointed.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Harris also recently delivered her most pointed remarks about President Trump and attended a high school graduation in Compton.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
That includes many on the left, like Stewart, who wondered why Carlson was asking some of the more pointed questions in the media about the U.S. role in the latest Mideast conflict.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Adjective
Josh Kraft, Wu’s top mayoral opponent, was more pointed in his criticism.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
In comments to Louisville Public Media, Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, was more pointed.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Harris also recently delivered her most pointed remarks about President Trump and attended a high school graduation in Compton.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
That includes many on the left, like Stewart, who wondered why Carlson was asking some of the more pointed questions in the media about the U.S. role in the latest Mideast conflict.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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