Synonyms of pointy

pointy

adjective

ˈpȯin-tē 

as in pointed

tapering to a thin tip

wears high heels with very pointy toes even though they kill her feet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pointed
• sharp
• barbed
• tipped
• jagged
• peaked
• spired
• spiky
• spiny
• needlelike
• pronged
• spiked
• spikelike
• bladelike
• knifelike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dull
• blunt
• rounded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pointy

Opt for pointy heels instead of sneakers, wide-leg pants instead of skinny jeans, and a trendy funnel-neck jacket just to dial up the chicness. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2026

Place the bulb in the hole with the flat (root) side down and the pointy (stem) end up. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Despite their pointy protrusions, the sculptures are not spiky enough to leave a mark; and despite their flirtations with touchy subject matter, none of the works—not even the 9/11 ones—are vulgar enough to get Wolfson in hot water. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Ethan pulls up to their lush, hillside home in a new car, sleek shades, and pointy incisors glistening in the sunlight. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026