pointed

adjective
UK: /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
US: /ˈpɔɪntɪd/

  1. Having a sharp end.

    1. The pencil has a pointed tip for precise drawing. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wore pointed boots, which complemented her outfit very well. [ ] [ ]

  2. Expressing criticism clearly and directly.

    1. He made a pointed remark about her lateness. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her pointed questions during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable because she pointed out all of the issues. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sharp acute critical direct
pointed verb

  1. Simple past tense and past participle of point.

    1. He pointed to the map to show the location. [ ] [ ]
    2. She pointed out the error in the document, preventing a major problem. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pointed" in English means: Having a sharp end., Expressing criticism clearly and directly..

The phonetic transcription of "pointed" is /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ in British English and /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pointed": sharp, acute, critical, direct.

Example usage of "pointed": "The pencil has a pointed tip for precise drawing.". More examples on the page.