pointier; pointiest
1
: coming to a rather sharp point
2
: having parts that stick out sharply here and there
Examples of pointy in a Sentence
wears high heels with very pointy toes even though they kill her feet
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
On weekdays, wear them to the office with a dressy blouse, blazer, and pointy kitten-heel boots.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Khaite’s are an editor favorite of the season, where they were given a downtown spin next to slim leather trousers and pointy pumps.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
While the jeans radiate casualness with their loose fit, the pointy-toe boots with mini heels add sophistication to the outfit.
—Emma Mehl, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pointy
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“Pointy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointy. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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pointy
adjective
pointier; pointiest
1
: coming to a rather sharp point
2
: having parts that stick out sharply here and there
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