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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Analysts however pointed to challenges for Oh should he embark on a bid for presidency.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Michalka pointed to a few factors that make day trading so hard.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Others pointed out that Nanik has neither experience in nutrition nor food safety.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

She pointed to a historic drop in the city’s homicide rate, which has fallen to its lowest point since 1959, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

I pointed and was about to speak when the bird opened its bright wings and took off from the perch.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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