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pointed

[poin-tid] / ˈpɔɪn tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
having a sharp end or part
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barbed sharp
STRONG
acuminate cornered edged fine keen peaked spiked
WEAK
acicular aciculate acuminous acute arrowlike cuspidate mucronate piked pointy pronged sagittal sagittate sharp-cornered
Antonyms
WEAK
blunt dull
ADJECTIVE
penetrating, biting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barbed incisive pertinent sarcastic sharp telling trenchant
STRONG
cutting insinuating keen
WEAK
accurate acid acute boiled down calling a spade a spade in a nutshell laid on the line legit meaty on the button on the nose pregnant right to it short-and-sweet tart
Antonyms
STRONGEST
gentle kind nice stupid
WEAK
calming mild soothing

Example Sentences

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SEIU’s new contract includes extra hours for members — who include custodians, bus drivers and cafeteria workers — so they can qualify for health benefits, Nichols pointed out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

I asked him to clarify exactly what he meant and he pointed to the Iranian launch at Diego Garcia.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Uber declined to comment, but pointed to its blog post about the gas relief efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

American leaders pointed to peace talks and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, and the U.S. stock markets jumped, moving on from the Iran war.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Her accusation jabs me, like the pointed end of a stick.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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