POINTED Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

pointed 1 of 2

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

On the day of sentencing, the Chapins spent the day on the lake, whereas the Goncalves addressed Kohberger with pointed impact statements. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Rather than simply declining to answer, Fauci opened the hearing with a pointed statement accusing Paul of weaponizing the proceeding against him. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 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

Adjective

This swift evolution increasingly renders larger surface ships less relevant.

— Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
After successfully reviving a legacy brand, Astley is now tasked with keeping it relevant through fast-changing social norms and expectations.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of relevant

Verb

The base fire department referred inquiries to the MCAS public affairs office, which had no updates on the size of the blaze or when it was knocked down.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 31 July 2026
His doctors in the emergency department gave him pain and anti-inflammatory medication and referred him for a surgery evaluation.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of referred

Verb

Those rate hikes were aimed at cooling overheated demand, giving supply a chance to catch up.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
The bank said Thailand is being weighed down by falling gold prices and lower real interest rates, while Indonesia continues to face concerns over policy uncertainty and governance despite measures aimed at attracting foreign capital.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of aimed

Adjective

Participants are solely responsible for creating and maintaining their Yahoo account and complying with Yahoo’s applicable terms of service.

— The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
If applicable, photos can be taken with low apertures, wide-angle lenses and tripods.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of applicable

Verb

To them, as well as many of the other riders mentioned, including 1984 Olympic champion Alexi Grewal, these were just a couple of races — an obligation.

— Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Nowhere in the document had any materials or products been described or mentioned.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 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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