POINTED


Meaning of POINTED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɔɪntɪd ]

1.

Something that is pointed has a point at one end.

...a pointed roof.

...pointed shoes.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

Pointed comments or behaviour express criticism in a clear and direct way.

I couldn’t help but notice the pointed remarks slung in my direction...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• point‧ed‧ly

They were pointedly absent from the news conference...

ADV : usu ADV with v , also ADV adj

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