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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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
In announcing its temporary closure Thursdsay, LACE shared a pointed message about aggressive ICE operations.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Ritchie’s raps feel pointed and specific, and even the flashier moments—electronic squelches that burst and break like an Arca production—pack a harder punch in their containment.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
The budget fight has sparked pointed comments in committee meetings where Tanner and Grow have offered primers to their fellow legislators about how the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee works to set the state’s budget.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The pointed toe feels classic, while the subtle block heel adds a bit of geometric contrast.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
In announcing its temporary closure Thursdsay, LACE shared a pointed message about aggressive ICE operations.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Ritchie’s raps feel pointed and specific, and even the flashier moments—electronic squelches that burst and break like an Arca production—pack a harder punch in their containment.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
The budget fight has sparked pointed comments in committee meetings where Tanner and Grow have offered primers to their fellow legislators about how the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee works to set the state’s budget.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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