Pointed - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɔɪntɪd|  American pronunciation of the word pointed
Brit.  |ˈpɔɪntɪd|  British pronunciation of the word pointed
- this word is a past tense form of the verbto point
- this word is a past participle form of the verbto point

adjective

- 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

Extra examples

The harbour is described with pointed correctness.

When I asked the child where his mother was, he pointed in the direction of the house.

She pointed her finger at the door.

They pointed their microphones in my direction.

The manager promised to investigate when we pointed out an error on our bill.

She pointed toward the crisscross of trees that had fallen on the path.

He pointed an accusatory finger at the suspect.

I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.

He nudged me and pointed to the deer.

Skeptics have pointed out flaws in the researchers' methods.

The woman cowered away when the jewel thief pointed a gun at her.

The circumstances which pointed and sharpened the public feelings on that occasion.

She pointed through the window of the coach.

He has pointed out a method of cure.

The finger of scorn is pointed at you.

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