pointed
1 of 2adjective (1)
point·ed ˈpȯin-təd 
1
a
: having a point
b
: being an arch with a pointed crown
also : marked by the use of a pointed arch
pointed architecture
2
a
: being to the point : pertinent
b
: aimed at a particular person or group
3
: conspicuous, marked
pointed indifference
4
: having points that contrast in color with the basic coat color
a pointed cat
pointedly adverb
pointedness noun
pointed
2 of 2adjective (2)
obsolete
: set, fixed
Synonyms
Adjective (1)
- peaked
- pointy
- sharp
- spired
- tipped
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective (2)
short for appointed
First Known Use
Adjective (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adjective (2)
1523, in the meaning defined above
pointedness
noun
as in thorniness
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- thorniness
- shrillness
- maliciousness
- severity
- virulence
- poignancy
- poignance
- acerbity
- raucousness
- acuteness
- vitriol
- tang
- severeness
- acridity
- pungency
- roughness
- cattiness
- acidity
- harshness
- sharpness
- ginger
- asperity
- acrimony
- keenness
- punch
- acridness
- bitterness
- tartness
- spice
- bite
- acidness
- edge
- acrimoniousness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- softness
- gentleness
- mildness
- kindliness