pointed 1 of 2

adjective

ˈpȯin-təd How to pronounce pointed (audio)
Definition of pointednext
1
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

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2
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

2 of 2

verb

past tense of point
1
as in referred

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2
as in aimed

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Recent Examples of pointed
Adjective
Her pointed-toe heels adorned with a cute bow felt very ‘90s; the red buttons on her trench coat match her Chanel clutch. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 As the meeting ended, audience members entered into pointed arguments with each other. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 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
  1. tipped
  2. relevant
  3. referred
  4. aimed
  5. sharp
  6. applicable
  7. mentioned
  8. directed
Adjective
  • First, Wheaton North’s Johnny Clayton intercepted a tipped pass, but the offense couldn’t move the ball, and the subsequent punt was blocked by Clark Jensen.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • At the moment, the state of Florida minimum hourly wage stands at $14 an hour for non-tipped employees.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of tipped
Adjective
  • In Amalemba’s Cheptulu Church, senior pastor Kennedy Shiverenje said the music needed to be relevant and appropriate to the local context.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • As America celebrates its 250th and Hershey celebrates its 132nd year, that bet is relevant for every leader looking to build or grow a company that lasts.
    — Kirk Tanner, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of relevant
Verb
  • The Lincoln High School athletic director referred questions to the Western Placer Unified School District, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Pinnacle Resources Group referred questions about the pipeline to Kinder Morgan, which confirmed the nature of the conversation between Peek and SNG.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of referred
Verb
  • Ivonescimab and sonesitatug vedotin are drugs aimed at treating cancer.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Kean, who has voted against resolutions aimed at halting military action in Iran, defended the war.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of aimed
Adjective
  • The strikes marked a sharp escalation in fighting between the two South Asian countries and risked further complicating international efforts to ease tensions between Islamabad and Kabul.
    — MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Aries Full Moon illuminates your 2nd house of resources, bringing income, spending, possessions, or self-worth into sharper focus.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of sharp
Adjective
  • Additionally, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and systems that are applicable serve to internally strengthen an organization’s impact and provide a way to ensure rigor while keeping the mission impact at the center.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In the years that followed, Urbagestion argued that Abascal’s retention of the apartment was invalid and that the contract’s timing was no longer applicable.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of applicable
Verb
  • Rather, the texts only mentioned seating for Smith and his staff.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Zoe’s mentioned this idea of masculine and feminine energy — what one presents and what one actually holds, and the old switcheroos of that.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of mentioned
Verb
  • The countries have described the pact as defensive and said it is not directed against any particular state.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Every additional dollar spent on fuel is money that cannot be directed toward food and other services at a time when many families are already facing higher costs.
    — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of directed

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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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