pointed
Translation
pointed, sharp, cutting
Examples
The pencil has a pointed tip.
The pencil has a pointed tip.
She made a pointed comment about his lateness.
She made a pointed comment about his lateness.
Grammar Patterns
((pointed)) + noun having a sharp end The pencil has a pointed tip.
((pointed)) + noun (comment/remark) direct and critical She made a pointed remark.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sharp, direct, cutting; Antonyms: blunt, rounded, vague
Etymology
From the verb 'point', meaning to have a sharp end. The '-ed' suffix forms an adjective, indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Imagine a finger pointing directly at something. A 'pointed' comment is just as direct and sharp.