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pointed

adjective

direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
D
Contains
OI
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɔɪntɪd

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant

    “a pointed critique”

adjective

  1. having a point

In context

Example Sentences

a pointed critique
a pointed allusion to what was going on
another pointed look in their direction

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