pointiert
Translation
pointed, witty, succinct, sharp
Examples
Er machte eine pointierte Bemerkung.
He made a pointed remark.
Sie formulierte ihre Kritik sehr pointiert.
She formulated her criticism very succinctly.
Grammar Patterns
a pointed ((sth.)) a pointed remark
to be pointed to be pointed His criticism was very pointed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pointed, witty, sharp; Antonyms: vague, unclear
Etymology
Adjective derived from the noun 'Point' (point, punchline). It means 'coming to the point'.
Memory Tips
Since 'Point' is the 'point' of a story, 'pointiert' describes something (like a comment) that is sharp and gets right to the point.