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Definition of pointed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pointed

adjective
 
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
 
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
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  1. having a sharp end
    • a pointed chin
    • pointed teeth
    • Llamas have long, pointed ears.
    • the pointed arches used in medieval buildings
    • a pointed instrument
    see also pointy
  2. aimed in a clear and often critical way against a particular person or their behaviour
    • a pointed comment/remark
    • His words were a pointed reminder of her position.
    • His questions were starting to sound very pointed.
See pointed in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee pointed in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English

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