pointedly
adverb/ˈpɔɪntɪdli/
/ˈpɔɪntɪdli/
- in a way that is clearly intended to show what you mean or to express criticism
- She yawned and looked pointedly at her watch.
- When he sees me, he pointedly ignores me.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryPointedly is used with these verbs:- add
- ask
- avoid
- …
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