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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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Phillips and other experts pointed to Vancouver as an example of a successful vacant homes tax.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Walsh also pointed to a significant opportunity for Indian carriers to expand their global footprint.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

U.S. stock futures pointed higher and European stocks surged amid a significant uplift in trading volume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Thirdly, Carter pointed to the Big Ten’s recent expansion as a main driver of revenue, and subsequently of its recent success on the court and field.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

At last she pointed to a second tier in the center of a large block.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom