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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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U.S. stock futures pointed higher and European stocks surged amid a significant uplift in trading volume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Christopher pointed to a buildup of specialized U.S. military forces in the Middle East that could potentially help secure the areas around the strait as part of his team’s thinking.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Private credit default rates have been rising “for a while,” Capital Economics pointed out.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

He got up and pointed out the window to somewhere hidden in the gray clouds wreathing the mountains overlooking Kfar Chouba.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Mrs. Tracy pointed to the end of the second row.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott