Synonyms for
Pointed
Definition
having a sharp or tapered end
Synonyms & similar words
designate
guide
level
head
orient
repoint
place
charge
sharpen
bespeak
manoeuver
steer
manoeuvre
aim
pointless
indicate
show
maneuver
taper
signal
betoken
luff
target
channelise
direct
sharp
tapered
pointy
acuminous
acuminate
keen
acute
serrated
spiked
prickly
spiny
barbed
jagged
crooked
angled
beaked
narrow
thin
slender
conical
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- pointed remark
- pointed question
- pointed finger
- pointed hat
- pointed end
- pointed out
- pointed stick
Word family
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
- The arrowhead is pointed and sharp.
- The mountain peak is pointed and dangerous.
- The cat's ears are pointed and twitchy.
- The knife has a pointed blade.
- 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