Definitions for Pointed
ˈpɔɪn tɪdpoint·ed

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pointedadjective

   having a point

2. pointedadjective

   direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pointedadjective

   Sharp, barbed; not dull.

   The warrior brandished a pointed spear.

2. pointedadjective

   In animals, having a coat pattern with points, that is, darkening of the extremities.

   The Siamese is a pointed breed of cat.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pointedadj. or participle.

   Etymology: from point.

   1. Sharp; having a sharp point or pic.

   Who now reads Cowley? if he pleases, yet
   His moral pleases, not his pointed wit; Alexander Pope.

   A pointed flinty rock, all bare and black,
   Grew gibbous from behind. Dryden.

   2. Epigrammatical; abounding in conceits.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pointed

   Pointed generally refers to having a sharp or distinct end, often used to describe objects that have a tapering end. It can also indicate something that is directed or aimed towards a specific target or goal. Additionally, it can refer to comments or statements that are direct, sharp, or incisive, often critical or intended to highlight something specific.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pointed

   of Point

2. Pointedadjective

   sharp; having a sharp point; as, a pointed rock

3. Pointedadjective

   characterized by sharpness, directness, or pithiness of expression; terse; epigrammatic; especially, directed to a particular person or thing

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pointedverb

   Verb form of the word point.

   They pointed the nose of the aircraft towards the runway.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 23, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Pointed' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1772

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Pointed' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3530

Anagrams for Pointed »

1. opted in

2. pitoned

How to pronounce Pointed?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say Pointed in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pointed in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pointed in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Pointed in a Sentence

1. The CDC:

   As many of his colleagues in the USPHS have pointed out, this information is incorrect. In fact, he received an early promotion/exceptional proficiency promotion to Commander effective July 1, 2017, in recognition of his exemplary performance in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), over and above any of his assignments at CDC, his early promotion within the USPHS reflects his excellence as an officer and an employee.

2. Sam Smith:

   I didnt get tested but I know I had it. One hundredpercent had it, everything Ive read completely pointed to that. So I think I definitely got it.

3. Lorenzo Davis:

   Deadly force is the last-resort measure. You only use that after you have exhausted all other means of putting somebody in custody, in this particular case, Officer Fry who fired the shots, he did not chase Mr. Chatman. He did not shout a warning. He did not use his radio to give direction of flight. He simply pointed his gun until he had a clear shot.

4. Steven Wright:

   Last night somebody broke into my apartment and replaced everything with exact duplicates... When I pointed it out to my roommate, he said, 'Do I know you'

5. George Washington:

   No country upon earth ever had it more in its power to attain these blessings than United America. Wondrously strange, then, and much to be regretted indeed would it be, were we to neglect the means and to depart from the road which Providence has pointed us to so plainly; I cannot believe it will ever come to pass.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Pointed
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pointed
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Pointed
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pointed