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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In some cases, as the Wall Street Journal recently pointed out, stocks were already pricing in a lot of growth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

For decades, there had been no fire safety certification, it pointed out, and only two days ago it had submitted a safety notice to the fire brigade.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Kavanagh pointed to flaws in each possible operation.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Some of the defendants were also medical care providers, Essayli pointed out, including three nurses, a chiropractor and a psychologist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Aunt Fanny pointed her cane in various directions.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

pointed

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