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pointed
adjective
direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- D
- Contains
- OINTE
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈpɔɪntɪd
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant
“a pointed critique”
adjective
having a point
In context
Example Sentences
a pointed critique
a pointed allusion to what was going on
another pointed look in their direction
Opposite words