Antonyms for pointed

Grammar : Adj

Spell : poin-tid

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɔɪn tɪd

Definition of pointed

Origin : c.1300, "having a sharp end or ends," from point (n.). Meaning "having the quality of penetrating the feelings or mind" is from 1660s. Related: Pointedly; pointedness.

adj having a sharp end or part
adj penetrating, biting

Example sentences :

Robert pointed in silence to the huge rock which lay on the track.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Viviette, with a gay laugh, took up her position on the spot to which he pointed.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

He pointed to the one that gave on the passageway against which he had set the chair tilted.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

He pointed to the rigid form of the dead man, lying there so very near them.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

On the instant, the pistol leaped into view, pointed straight at Garson.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

This bantering is most pointed if we assume that Rosaline was dark rather than fair.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

She made no attempt to conceal them; rather, she pointed to them with pride.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

A dozen bayonets were pointed at their breasts with the whisper, 'Silence or death!'
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

Pale and trembling, I pointed to the horrible staircase by which we had come.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

He pointed out that forms and ceremonies were made for man, not man for forms and ceremonies.
Extract from : « De Profundis » by Oscar Wilde

Synonyms for pointed

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