point·ed
ˈpȯin-təd 
1
a
: having a point
b
: being an arch with a pointed crown
also
: marked by the use of a pointed arch
pointed architecture
2
a
: being to the point : pertinent
b
: aimed at a particular person or group
3
: conspicuous, marked
pointed indifference
4
: having points that contrast in color with the basic coat color
a pointed cat
pointedly
adverb
pointedness
noun
Examples of pointed in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad
Recent Examples on the Web
Lee Somerville, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
On May 8, O'Neal took to Instagram to share a seemingly pointed message in response to Henderson.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
This year is no exception, as Jenner arrived at the 2024 Met Gala dressed in a custom Oscar de la Renta gown with an oversized skirt and pointed bust.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 7 May 2024
That will be the thrust of the message that Sanders will carry through November, even as progressive furor over Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza continues to escalate, protests continue to fester and Sanders’ own critiques of the administration’s policy become more pointed.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 7 May 2024
Over the last month, Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been battling it out in one of the biggest rap beefs in recent history, dropping diss track after diss track filled with pointed accusations of violence, secret children, engaging with minors and more.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 6 May 2024
That sounds like a very pointed choice, a deliberate statement about the sacrifice required of actors who maybe don’t get this kind of opportunity every day.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 May 2024
On Up First, NPR's Dara Kerr says the judge has been asking very pointed questions and poking holes in both sides' arguments.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 3 May 2024
Peeking from her pants was a pair of black pointed toe shoes.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Depending on the variety, the leaves may be green or gray-green, pointed or feathery, and the flower colors can range from white through pink to deep violet.
—Lee Somerville, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
On May 8, O'Neal took to Instagram to share a seemingly pointed message in response to Henderson.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
This year is no exception, as Jenner arrived at the 2024 Met Gala dressed in a custom Oscar de la Renta gown with an oversized skirt and pointed bust.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 7 May 2024
That will be the thrust of the message that Sanders will carry through November, even as progressive furor over Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza continues to escalate, protests continue to fester and Sanders’ own critiques of the administration’s policy become more pointed.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 7 May 2024
Over the last month, Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been battling it out in one of the biggest rap beefs in recent history, dropping diss track after diss track filled with pointed accusations of violence, secret children, engaging with minors and more.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 6 May 2024
That sounds like a very pointed choice, a deliberate statement about the sacrifice required of actors who maybe don’t get this kind of opportunity every day.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 May 2024
On Up First, NPR's Dara Kerr says the judge has been asking very pointed questions and poking holes in both sides' arguments.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 3 May 2024
Peeking from her pants was a pair of black pointed toe shoes.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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