pointed

Definition of Pointed in English :

Adjective

1. pointed

having a point

2. pointed

direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant

Example Sentences:
'a pointed critique'
'a pointed allusion to what was going on'
'another pointed look in their direction'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pointed

see synonyms of pointed

adjective

1.

having a point

2.

cutting or incisive

a pointed wit

3.

obviously directed at or intended for a particular person or aspect

pointed criticism

4.

emphasized or made conspicuous

pointed ignorance

5.

(of an arch or style of architecture employing such an arch) Gothic

6. music

(of a psalm text) marked to show changes in chanting

7.

(of Hebrew text) with vowel points marked

Pointed

see synonyms of pointed

adjective

1.

a.

having a point, or sharp end

b.

tapering to a point, as a Gothic arch

2.

sharp; incisive; to the point, as an epigram

3.

clearly aimed at, or referring to, someone

a pointed remark

4.

very evident; emphasized; conspicuous

Pointed

see synonyms of pointed

adj.

1. Having an end coming to a point.

2. Sharp; cutting: pointed criticism.

3. Obviously directed at or making reference to a particular person or thing: a pointed comment.

4. Clearly evident or conspicuous; marked: a pointed lack of interest.

5. Characterized by the use of a pointed crown, as in Gothic architecture: a pointed arch.

6. Having a rough finish produced by a pointed tool. Used of masonry.

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