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
Earlier in her Instagram Stories, Jenner also shared a peek at her pointed nails, painted the same glossy shade of hot-pink as her dress. — Staff Author, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 But this deal feels like a pointed acknowledgment from NBCU about the increasingly critical role played not only by YouTube and YouTube Premium but the Big Tech platforms that are only increasing their domination of consumer media consumption. — Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • Only when these three defenses fail does asset protection planning become relevant, safeguarding assets as a last resort.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This flexibility is particularly relevant for unmanned and specialized maritime systems, where requirements can change quickly and production may need to adapt to specific operational needs.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of relevant
Verb
  • Some Hoodoo practitioners have begun calling themselves witches, reflecting the increasingly positive reassessment of that term, which historically referred principally to practitioners of occult harming practices.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Both Israel’s military and Israel’s police both referred questions arrests in Qusra to the other.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of referred
Verb
  • Guard units are also serving across Africa and regularly participate in major exercises in the Pacific aimed at preparing for a potential conflict with China.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The backlash is usually predictable, every wave of visible mobility aid use brings accusations of exaggeration and attention-seeking, aimed almost entirely at young women.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of aimed
Adjective
  • To be fair, like the other QBs, Allen is adjusting to a new scheme; none of the three delivered particularly sharp days.
    — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Lowry, 61, has kept his mental health sharp through his unwavering faith and consistent workouts.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharp
Adjective
  • This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
    — August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The couple is announced and shares a dance, followed by mother/son and father/daughter dances, when applicable.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of applicable
Verb
  • The first is, as mentioned, moving up to the A19 Pro from the A18 Pro; the annual cadence for the chipsets will carry over Neo's annual cadence to the MacBook .
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The discovery is the latest in a series of archaeological finds from ancient cities mentioned in the Book of Revelation.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentioned
Verb
  • In fact, one of Schleien’s Free Israel videos was directed at American liberals, after a group of Hollywood actors and other film workers signed a letter pledging to boycott some institutions within the Israeli film industry.
    — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Patients could be directed to manufacturer support programs, specialty obesity clinics, telehealth services, or self-navigation resources instead.
    — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of directed

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