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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

pointed

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verb

past tense of point

as in referred

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Dissimilar Words

as in aimed

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Example Sentences

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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

Adjective

On Buffalo’s next drive, a holding penalty against Rock Ya-Sin, negated Skyler Gill-Howard’s interception of a tipped pass.

— John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 17 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 White House referred questions to the president’s personal lawyers, who did not immediately respond to messages.

— Hannah Fingerhut, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
The cases were referred by Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab and investigated by special agents with the attorney general’s office.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of referred

Verb

Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed two new adhesives aimed at solving both problems.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
The Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- Seven opposition groups in Ethiopia have formed an alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his government, according to an announcement on Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 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

The system allows the city to retain a record of the application, which will be available when the applicant visits a NET office or the Zoning Office to complete the process and pay the fees required for the applicable business license.

— Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Election officials determined my eligibility, prepared and sent the correct ballot and accepted it under applicable law.

— Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of applicable

Verb

Chapek recounts an exchange with Iger — who is mentioned 121 times in the book— years before the CEO changeover.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
When the players realize Xavier has been murdered, Logan tells the camera that Xavier had mentioned Katie being nervous, and Logan’s going to keep an eye on her.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of mentioned

Verb

Then, in early September, Novartis unveiled the results of its trials of a drug directed at lowering a protein — known as lipoprotein A — thought to cause heart attacks and strokes.

— Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026
This is the story of JAŸ-Z in 8, a new long but guarded eight-part HBO docuseries about the rapper directed and produced by Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026