pointed — having a sharp or tapered end
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a sharp or tapered end
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
Example Sentences
- The witch's pointed hat made her look even more mysterious.
- His pointed comment about my cooking skills really hurt my feelings.
- She gave him a pointed look when he arrived two hours late.
pointed
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɔɪntɪd/]
having a sharp or tapered end
a young student turns the handle of a manual pencil sharpener with focused concentration. The pencil gradually becomes more and more sharp as wood shavings curl out of the sharpener. Before sharpening, the pencil had a dull rounded tip that couldn't make clear marks. After several turns, the pencil now has a perfectly sharp conical tip ready for precise drawing. Other students at nearby desks admire their own newly sharpened pencils with similar sharp tips. Art supplies like compasses and drawing tools with sharp points are scattered across the desk surface. pencils and tools having sharp or tapered ends
The appointed knight feels disappointed - his pointed sword isn't so pointed anymore!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The adjective 'pointed' derives from the verb 'point,' which originates from the Latin 'punctum' (meaning 'to prick' or 'point'). The adjective form has been in use since the 14th century, initially describing something having a sharp tip or end.
Breakdown
point (from Latin punctum, 'to prick; a point') + -ed (past participle/adjectival suffix indicating a quality or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The witch's pointed hat made her look even more mysterious.”
“His pointed comment about my cooking skills really hurt my feelings.”
“She gave him a pointed look when he arrived two hours late.”
“The elf's pointed ears twitched every time someone mentioned cookies.”
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