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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Use the pointy end of a skewer, twisting carefully, to open up any holes if needed.
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Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
The final scene of the movie shows a flashback to Elphaba and Glinda's college days, as the pair sit in a poppy field, with the former in her black pointy hat.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
The 13-foot-tall legs sport yellow-and-black striped stockings and pointy red boots and are listed for $60,000, evoking fairy tales of old.
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The classic pump stands out thanks to its clean lines and a statement pointy toe.
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Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
The final scene of the movie shows a flashback to Elphaba and Glinda's college days, as the pair sit in a poppy field, with the former in her black pointy hat.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
The 13-foot-tall legs sport yellow-and-black striped stockings and pointy red boots and are listed for $60,000, evoking fairy tales of old.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
The classic pump stands out thanks to its clean lines and a statement pointy toe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 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 19 Dec. 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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