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
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 June 2024
But these aspects are not incidental to Jaws; the film is very much a pointed criticism of our particular American condition, one which places greater value on the perks of convenience and capitalism than on human lives.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 24 June 2024
In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx – medium-sized, mottled brown cats with characteristic pointed ears and a pair of beard-like tufts of facial hair – on the Iberian Peninsula.
—Teresa Medrano and James Brooks, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 June 2024
Black bears have larger, pointed ears, a straight face profile, no hump and 1-2 inch long claws.
—Steven Hill, Field & Stream, 20 June 2024
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Adjective
While the two didn’t twin, Kai took similar styling cues with dangling earrings, dark sunnies, and pointed toes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 June 2024
But these aspects are not incidental to Jaws; the film is very much a pointed criticism of our particular American condition, one which places greater value on the perks of convenience and capitalism than on human lives.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 24 June 2024
In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx – medium-sized, mottled brown cats with characteristic pointed ears and a pair of beard-like tufts of facial hair – on the Iberian Peninsula.
—Teresa Medrano and James Brooks, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 June 2024
Black bears have larger, pointed ears, a straight face profile, no hump and 1-2 inch long claws.
—Steven Hill, Field & Stream, 20 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for pointed
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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