How to Use pointy in a Sentence

pointy

adjective

• There will be the chains of bondage and the pointy hat of the Klan.
  — Lisa Kennedy, The Know, 22 July 2019
• Chop off and discard the stems and the pointy tops of the heads.
  — Mary Dellas, The Cut, 26 Apr. 2018
• The Wicked Witch of the West isn’t all green skin and pointy hat.
  — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 21 Mar. 2018
• Put the pointy-side up in the hole, at a depth of about 4 times the height of the bulb.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 25 July 2019
• Place them in the ground pointy-side up, and back fill with soil.
  — Martha Stewart, star-telegram, 19 Aug. 2017
• From the looks of the drawing, the weapon comes in two parts—both with pointy ends.
  — Abby Gardner, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2019
• But then, there’s the glowing red eyes and the pointy teeth and the screaming.
  — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
• For some guys, that might mean a slim suit and pointy boots.
  — Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 7 Oct. 2017
• With the pointy hat that has been in my trunk for the last 360-something days?
  — Maura Kelly, Marie Claire, 29 Oct. 2010
• The Voice is nearing the pointy end of its 22nd season.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Nov. 2022
• The look was paired with pointy black heels and a sleek hair moment.
  — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
• Mahler said Max has pointy ears and a black and white ring around his tail.
  — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2020
• The Voice has reached the pointy end of the competition.
  — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 18 May 2021
• And the lady in the tall, pointy black hat wasn’t always so, y’know, wicked.
  — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
• Flags waved from the three poles, each a pointy white cone of fiberglass, on the corner of the new plaza.
  — Dallas News, 21 Dec. 2022
• The pointy tip with ropes appeared to be the part anchored into the sea.
  — Lisa J. Huriash, Sun-Sentinel.com, 5 Oct. 2017
• So practical, and the pointy toe makes them look fresh and new.
  — Meredith Rollins, Redbook, 10 Feb. 2014
• Clean up the perimeter of your mouth with a pointy cotton bud.
  — Carly Cardellino, Cosmopolitan, 15 Nov. 2016
• The frog has shiny, purple skin, a light blue ring around its eyes, and a pointy pig-nose.
  — Jegath Janani, National Geographic, 8 Dec. 2017
• The man was described as slim, with a chiseled face, pointy nose and in his 30s.
  — Salvador Hernandezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2022
• Between the cheap wig, pointy chin and the even-pointier nose, Gaga's fans weren't having any of it.
  — Lyndsey Matthews, Cosmopolitan, 25 Oct. 2017
• Take your pick of pointy shoes for the gifting this season.
  — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2023
• It’s about the size of a baseball, with a pointy black beak, white throat, gray breast, and gray-black wings and back.
  — Alexandra Ossola, Quartz, 13 June 2020
• Vampire teeth are often very pointy, and they [can be seen as] phallic symbols.
  — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
• These pointy penny loafers are tailored and effortless.
  — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
• Suspend the seed in a glass of water so that the bottom half (non-pointy end) of the avocado is touching the water.
  — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
• Style them with pointy kitten heels, a lightweight button-down, and an oversized leather tote bag for a polished, office-friendly look.
  — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 7 June 2026
• The bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats.
  — ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
• The toe cap decorates the shoe’s elongated and sharp pointy toe.
  — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
• Miffy has pointy ears, chubby cheeks and wears an orange dress.
  — Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 May 2026