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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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
The monochrome look was further accentuated by Queen Maxima’s pointed-toe heels.
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Cut off the pointed top portion with a knife, leaving the bulb intact but exposing the individual cloves.
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Jeff has asked pointed questions of domestic and foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
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Adjective
That segment, no less pointed than the monologue but pitched in a much sillier tone, proved an ideal bridge between Kimmel’s galvanizing monologue and the rest of his show, which receded back into a comfortable normal.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
The monochrome look was further accentuated by Queen Maxima’s pointed-toe heels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Cut off the pointed top portion with a knife, leaving the bulb intact but exposing the individual cloves.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Jeff has asked pointed questions of domestic and foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
—Aditya Soni, Reuters, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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