Meaning of pointed in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    pointed

    Definitions

    1. direct and obvious in meaning or reference

    Examples

    • « often unpleasant »
    • « a pointed critique »
    • « a pointed allusion to what was going on »
    • « another pointed look in their direction »

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    pointed

    Definitions

    1. having a point

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