POINTED Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈpȯin-təd

Definition of pointed

as in tipped

tapering to a thin tip the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in relevant

having to do with the matter at hand he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad

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pointed

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verb

past tense of point

as in referred

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as in aimed

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Recent Examples of pointed

Adjective

Style it with pointed kitten heels and a leather tote bag for an effortless yet chic look. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 20 July 2026 Zendaya, 29, wore a black raw silk wrap dress complete with floral detailing at the midriff, paired with black pointed-toe Christian Louboutin heels. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Verb

According to the complaint, the man had his camera pointed at a child at one point. — Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 It feels pointed at this point. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pointed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointed

Adjective

Workers want pay and benefits in line with what the union says is the new citywide standard, which is a minimum wage of $30 per hour for non-tipped workers by 2028, a 15-room daily quota for housekeeping workers, 18% banquet gratuity and more, the release says.

— Laura Fay, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Those who do appreciate that they are allowed to use them to help cover a wide variety of costs, whether that’s paying non-tipped staff like cooks and managers, buying raw materials or tackling health care premiums and credit card fees.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026

Definition of tipped

Verb

All of them either referred requests to other authorities or never responded.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The judge also referred Alejandro Brito, a Coral Gables attorney who also represented Trump in the case, to the Florida Bar for potential disciplinary action.

— Austin Horn July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of referred

Verb

Consumer-insights specialists, data and AI owners, cultural strategists, legal or privacy teams and people from the actual customer segment should all review campaigns aimed at mothers.

— Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The wave of attacks is raising concern that the war could be entering a new phase, a month after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of aimed

Adjective

The stage again featured the hugely popular uphill climb through the Montmartre district, a sharp 1-kilometer dash which riders tackle three times before finishing on the Champs-Élysées.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
The efficacy of Stones’ skill set was brought into sharper focus during that treble-winning season in 2022-23.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of sharp

Adjective

This work offers timeless wisdom and principles on strategy, adaptability, and self-mastery, applicable to warfare, politics, and business alike.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Skokie will use an applicable $600,000 grant previously awarded from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to pay for the improvements, along with additional funding from this year’s Capital Improvement Project budget.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of applicable

Verb

One commenter mentioned that the gunky conditions were reminiscent of a river in Colorado overrun by didymo, an algae that can form thick mats, making the water unpleasant for fish, animals and people.

— Hannah Smith July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
Schroeder mentioned another woman, 80, now an EVSA member, who was run down by an e-biker on April 16, 2024, shattering her leg, at the same location Jean was struck.

— Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of mentioned

Verb

There were 112 throws in the final third directed into the box during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but this year has seen an even higher rate.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Throughout its war with the US, Iran’s counteroffensive has largely been directed atthe oil-rich Arab countries that border the Persian Gulf.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of directed

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