Definitions

pointed

[poin-tid] / ˈpɔɪn tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

having a sharp end or part

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barbed sharp

STRONG

acuminate cornered edged fine keen peaked spiked

WEAK

acicular aciculate acuminous acute arrowlike cuspidate mucronate piked pointy pronged sagittal sagittate sharp-cornered

Antonyms

WEAK

blunt dull

ADJECTIVE

penetrating, biting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barbed incisive pertinent sarcastic sharp telling trenchant

STRONG

cutting insinuating keen

WEAK

accurate acid acute boiled down calling a spade a spade in a nutshell laid on the line legit meaty on the button on the nose pregnant right to it short-and-sweet tart

Antonyms

STRONGEST

gentle kind nice stupid

WEAK

calming mild soothing

Example Sentences

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Williams pointed to this factor as well, adding on Friday: "That's going to give you a bit of a downward bias."

From Barron's

At the cellular level, the data pointed to a clear improvement in mitochondrial performance.

From Science Daily

The review also pointed to an overstatement of supplier income recognition, the company said on Nov. 19.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Several board members pointed out that the recent cheaper yen is having an upward impact on import prices and domestic prices," Ueda said.

From Barron's

U.S. stocks were higher on Thursday afternoon after the November consumer-price index report pointed to cooling inflation in the economy.

From MarketWatch

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