POINTED


Meaning of POINTED in English

I. ˈpȯin-təd adjective

Date: 14th century

1.

a. : having a point

b. : being an arch with a pointed crown ; also : marked by the use of a pointed arch

pointed architecture

2.

a. : being to the point : pertinent

b. : aimed at a particular person or group

3. : conspicuous , marked

pointed indifference

4. : having points that contrast in color with the basic coat color

a pointed cat

• point·ed·ly adverb

• point·ed·ness noun

II. adjective

Etymology: short for appointed

Date: 1523

obsolete : set , fixed

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.