pointy

adjective

\ ˈpȯin-tē

pointier; pointiest

Definition of pointy

1 : coming to a rather sharp point

2 : having parts that stick out sharply here and there

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Synonyms & Antonyms for pointy

Synonyms

peaked, pointed, sharp, spired, tipped

Antonyms

blunt

Examples of pointy in a Sentence

wears high heels with very pointy toes even though they kill her feet

Recent Examples on the Web

The pretty face was seen hanging out at a Qatar souk wearing one of the ugliest shoes in runway history, a pointy-toe sneaker from the Spring 2018 Loewe collection. — Vogue, "The Best Fashion Instagrams of the Week: Dua Lipa Does Extreme Animal Print, Emily Ratajkowski Glows on a Boat," 6 Apr. 2019 That's when she has been known to turn to the Natalie by designer Sarah Flint, a pointy-toe style with a subtle bow detail. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Meghan Markle's Favorite Sarah Flint Flats Are Finally Back in Stock," 3 Apr. 2019 At the Fall 2019 shows, sheer socks were once again on the runway—this time, at Self-Portrait, where all the models wore them with pointy black loafers. — Tara Gonzalez, Glamour, "Sheer Socks Were One of the Biggest Trends From Fashion Week—and They're Only $14 on Amazon," 13 Mar. 2019 Luckily, a workplace like Vogue allows a more liberal approach towards dressing, so nobody really bats an eye at my cool, lime green Calvin Klein 205W39NYC boots, which are ultra pointy and western-inspired. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Men In Heels? I Put the Tricky Trend to the Test," 26 Feb. 2019 Blunt opted for a black floral jacquard blazer by Dolce & Gabbana, with matching pants, and chic pointy pumps. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Emily Blunt & John Krasinski Look Adorable in Matching Tuxedos at the Writers Guild Awards 2019," 18 Feb. 2019 On her feet, Balenciaga’s pointy stretch boots lent a modern accent, as did the Ray-Ban Wayfarers and gold hoop earrings by Jennifer Fisher. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Hailey Baldwin Takes the Logo Trend to the Next Level," 19 Jan. 2019 The skin near your ear drum is delicate and easily damaged, so a hard, pointy object like a bobby pin is definitely not meant to be poking inside there. — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, "8 Mistakes You're Making with Bobby Pins," 26 Aug. 2015 Just like Kate, Pippa styled the dress with black pointy pumps and emerald earrings. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Pippa Middleton Channeled Another One of Kate's Maternity Looks at Princess Eugenie's Wedding," 12 Oct. 2018

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