Meaning & use
pointed
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Having a sharp end or tip.
See it in a sentence
The fence posts were topped with pointed metal spikes.
The witch's hat came to a tall, pointed peak.
A note on using this word
The figurative sense -- describing a remark as "pointed" -- is very common and implies the comment was deliberately direct or critical.
Words with a similar meaning
sharptapered
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Deliberately and noticeably direct, often in a way meant to criticize.
She made a pointed remark about his constant lateness during the meeting.
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