pointy

adjective

ˈpȯin-tē 

pointier; pointiest

1

: coming to a rather sharp point

2

: having parts that stick out sharply here and there

Synonyms of pointy

• pointed
• sharp
• barbed

Examples of pointy in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

During the break, Kish temporarily paired Uggs slippers with her sleek leather pants to give her feet a break from sleek, pointy heels and sat in a director chair just outside the pantry — accented with a Queen City logo — to take questions for a few fleeting minutes. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026

Its pointy teeth were numerous and strong, like those of a small Velociraptor. —Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026

Among the standout guests was Ice Spice, who made a bold entrance in a furry look and extra-pointy heels. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026

Though the nails photographed here are long and pointy, the color would work just as well on shorter lengths. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026

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