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pointed

[poin-tid] / ˈpɔɪn tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
having a sharp end or part
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barbed sharp
STRONG
acuminate cornered edged fine keen peaked spiked
WEAK
acicular aciculate acuminous acute arrowlike cuspidate mucronate piked pointy pronged sagittal sagittate sharp-cornered
Antonyms
WEAK
blunt dull
ADJECTIVE
penetrating, biting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barbed incisive pertinent sarcastic sharp telling trenchant
STRONG
cutting insinuating keen
WEAK
accurate acid acute boiled down calling a spade a spade in a nutshell laid on the line legit meaty on the button on the nose pregnant right to it short-and-sweet tart
Antonyms
STRONGEST
gentle kind nice stupid
WEAK
calming mild soothing

Example Sentences

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It lacked clear magnetic order and displayed a continuum of states, which initially pointed to a quantum spin liquid.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

During the hearing, the judge rejected Rose's evidence and pointed to inconsistencies in her testimony.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The strategists pointed to news around Anthropic’s unreleased Mythos model as a key catalyst, noting that 66% of S&P 500 AI companies have outperformed since April 7.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

She also pointed to efforts to teach social and emotional learning, so students learn how to process negative emotions using words, not violence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“Ahem,” the salty woman says again, nudging one of my backpack straps with the pointed toe of her red patent high heel.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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