pointed

1 of 2

adjective (1)

point·​ed ˈpȯin-təd 

1

a

: having a point

b

: being an arch with a pointed crown

also : marked by the use of a pointed arch

pointed architecture

2

a

: being to the point : pertinent

b

: aimed at a particular person or group

3

: conspicuous, marked

pointed indifference

4

: having points that contrast in color with the basic coat color

a pointed cat

pointedly adverb

pointedness noun

pointed

2 of 2

adjective (2)

obsolete

: set, fixed

Synonyms

Adjective (1)

• peaked
• pointy
• sharp
• spired
• tipped

Examples of pointed in a Sentence

Adjective (1)

the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant

he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Beginning with a white skin-tight turtleneck as the base, Shahidi layered it with a red leather blazer with buttons lining the inside and straight trousers with a pointed toe. —Essence, 1 Nov. 2024

Grab your familiar and a pointed hat and take a peek at this: The resemblance to, well, the head of a stereotypical witch is remarkable! —Phil Plait, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024

On the other hand, Mordor, the evil kingdom, pulls from a Gothic vocabulary and includes pointed arches, pinnacles, and diagonal forms. —Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024

Israeli Defense Minister Yael Gallant took to X to provide a vague, but pointed, post before the IDF confirmed Sinwar’s death. —Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (2)

short for appointed

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective (2)

1523, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pointed

adjective

point·​ed

ˈpȯint-əd

1

: having a point

2

a

: being to the point : pertinent

b

: aimed at a particular person or group

pointed remarks

pointedly adverb

pointedness noun