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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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
Most bulbs should be planted pointy side up because the stem and leaves emerge from this end, but check the label for specific instructions.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Last week, meanwhile, the mother of two took to the New York City sidewalks in Khaite’s pointy-toe Sloan heels, which were designed to naturally slim the ankle, according to the product description.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The look was completed with pointy black slingback heels.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 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 17 Nov. 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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