POINTY Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

pointy

adjective

ˈpȯin-tē

Definition of pointy

as in pointed

tapering to a thin tip wears high heels with very pointy toes even though they kill her feet

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Recent Examples of pointy This species also has white flesh but with a yellow exterior and a pointy knob on top. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 The writing is pointy, geometric and easily visible, representing the Norwegian team’s desire to embrace its centuries-old history. — Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Vampire teeth are often very pointy, and they [can be seen as] phallic symbols. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 The bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats. — ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pointy

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Until Friday, Charli had spent most of July favoring a closed, pointed-toe pump.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 26 July 2026
Andrew Tate’s skinny sockless ankles atop delicate pointed shoes in and of themselves are of little note.

— Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Definition of pointed

Adjective

The stage again featured the hugely popular uphill climb through the Montmartre district, a sharp 1-kilometer dash which riders tackle three times before finishing on the Champs-Élysées.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
The efficacy of Stones’ skill set was brought into sharper focus during that treble-winning season in 2022-23.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of sharp

Adjective

These prickly hairs are for protection, with barbed ends that easily penetrate the skin of predators or your hand.

— Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
The confrontation between father and daughter, in which Taylor-Joy unloads Lucky’s resentments about growing up in the life, is one of the season’s most barbed moments.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of barbed

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