Synonyms for

Pointed

Adjective / ˈpɔɪntɪd / / ˈpɔɪnʌd / Another word for pointed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a sharp or tapered end

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

acute sharp tapered conical

Informal

sharp spiky prickly

Literary

piercing stinging keen

Antonyms

blunt dull rounded vague indirect unspecified

Common collocations

  • pointed remark
  • pointed question
  • pointed finger
  • pointed hat
  • pointed end
  • pointed out
  • pointed stick

Word family

noun point
verb point
adjective pointed
adverb pointedly

Usage note

As an adjective, 'pointed' often describes something with a sharp end or a direct, sometimes critical, remark. It can also imply emphasis or focus.

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Example sentences

  1. The arrowhead is pointed and sharp.
  2. The mountain peak is pointed and dangerous.
  3. The cat's ears are pointed and twitchy.
  4. The knife has a pointed blade.
  5. The wizard's hat is pointed and tall.

Quotes

  • A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use. - Washington Irving
  • The pen is mightier than the sword, if it is pointed with the right words. - Mae West
  • You can't hit a target you cannot see, and you cannot see a target you do not have. - Zig Ziglar

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