Definitions

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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The study also pointed to a potential benefit during literature searches and citation building.

From Science Daily

All the while, as Kelly herself has repeatedly pointed out, her podcast downloads are on the rise.

From Salon

Ellerbroek pointed to shortages in the supply chain as one reason.

From MarketWatch

Stokes, who took over as captain in 2022, pointed to his own personal experiences of "pretty tough times".

From BBC

Officials pointed out the envelope bore a postmark from northern Virginia - noting that Epstein was detained in New York.

From BBC