pointed
pronunciation
How to pronounce pointed in British English:
UK [ˈpɔɪntɪd]
How to pronounce pointed in American English:
US [ˈpɔɪntɪd]
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- Adjective:
- having a point
- direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant
Word Origin
- pointed (adj.)
- c. 1300, "having a sharp end or ends," from point (n.). Meaning "having the quality of penetrating the feelings or mind" is from 1660s. Related: Pointedly; pointedness.
Example
- 1. And for that , sharp , pointed teeth are ideal .
- 2. There are creatures with pointed ears that sing the most beautiful songs .
- 3. Chinese young people are not nave about america and they often make pointed criticisms .
- 4. China yesterday issued a pointed warning to the international monetary fund not to back us pressure for a faster appreciation of the renminbi in a planned review of global exchange rates .
- 5. Even a small puncture to the shell , which a pointed tooth would be well able to deliver , would let the water in and cause that control to vanish .