pointy

adjective

ˈpȯin-tē 

pointier; pointiest

1

: coming to a rather sharp point

2

: having parts that stick out sharply here and there

Synonyms

• pointed
• sharp
• barbed
• tipped

Examples of pointy in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, a computer could identify a cat because it's seen a cat before and recognizes the animal’s whiskers and pointy ears. —Michael Jaszczyk, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

Conveniently for Billie, these tend to blend in better at human middle schools than pointy hats and black cats. —Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 20 June 2025

Almost 70 years ago, archaeologists on a sacred island in southern Japan dug up a pointy gold sheath. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025

Each type ranges from an oval and flat flash, to a thin or pointy strip that also only last between 1-2 seconds and 15 seconds. —Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pointy

• pointy-head

Kids Definition

pointy

adjective

ˈpȯin-tē 

pointier; pointiest

1

: coming to a rather sharp point

2

: having parts that stick out sharply here and there