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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News outlets pointed to multiple reasons for Trump’s decision to fire Bondi.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Asian stocks gave up early gains to close in the red, and U.S. futures pointed down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

However, the unionists and the Alliance Party pointed to the fact that a large majority of those surveyed on Stormont Park was not in favour of the sign.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Investors were reacting to more signs that the Trump administration is looking to wind down operations in Iran, as well as stronger-than-expected economic data that pointed to resilient consumer spending and job growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He pointed to a scattering of cones at the base of a pine tree, each one gnawed to the core like an apple.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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