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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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
On the evening, Kylie wore a striking white halterneck cut-out Elisabeth Franchi dress with a sheer floor-length skirt and white pointed pumps, teamed with Lorraine Schwartz embellished earrings.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Hdeuolm Stiletto Ankle Boots Another winter essential, according to Schwartz, is a pair of black pointed boots.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
But Bode's pointed delivery, and the reaction of the crowd, suggested that the comment carried an evident double meaning in the current political climate.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The leg-hugging shoes featured a pointed toe and a slim, kitten heel, elongating the silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
On the evening, Kylie wore a striking white halterneck cut-out Elisabeth Franchi dress with a sheer floor-length skirt and white pointed pumps, teamed with Lorraine Schwartz embellished earrings.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Hdeuolm Stiletto Ankle Boots Another winter essential, according to Schwartz, is a pair of black pointed boots.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
But Bode's pointed delivery, and the reaction of the crowd, suggested that the comment carried an evident double meaning in the current political climate.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.
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