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
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Drone cameras will remain pointed at the horizon during flight to protect privacy.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
One local paper, The National, ran a front page story on July 25 that was a pointed announcement of Trump's arrival.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Leaders high in Skeptical Intelligence know how to ask pointed questions of data scientists and to challenge assumptions without falling into endless analysis paralysis.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Adjective
That's right — after a full season of Hot Topics, spicy cohost clashes, high-profile political guests, and even courting pointed responses from the White House, The View talk show stars have gone off the air for the year.
—EW.com, 28 July 2025
Drone cameras will remain pointed at the horizon during flight to protect privacy.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
One local paper, The National, ran a front page story on July 25 that was a pointed announcement of Trump's arrival.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Leaders high in Skeptical Intelligence know how to ask pointed questions of data scientists and to challenge assumptions without falling into endless analysis paralysis.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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 2 Aug. 2025.
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