pointed

The word “pointed” means having a sharp end. In plain terms, sharp-ended, or (of a remark) clearly and deliberately aimed at someone.

“Pointed” is pronounced POYN-tihd (/ˈpɔɪnɪd/ in IPA).

Here is “pointed” used in a sentence: “The fence was topped with pointed iron spikes.”

The opposite of “pointed” — its antonyms — is blunt.

“Pointed” is an adjective.

“Pointed” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Pointed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a sharp end.

The opposite of pointed, in the physical sense, is blunt or rounded, an end that is not sharp. Words like flat, dull, or smooth can also apply depending on the object. A pencil, for example, is either pointed or blunt, while an arch may be pointed or rounded.

Beyond its literal sense, pointed can describe a comment that is sharp, direct, and clearly aimed at someone. A 'pointed remark' carries an unmistakable edge or criticism, even if it is not stated outright. The idea borrows from the physical meaning: the words have a sharp point that hits home.

Anything ending in a sharp tip is pointed: a needle, an arrow, a pencil, a spear, or the teeth of a saw. In architecture, a pointed arch rises to a peak rather than a curve. In nature, pointed leaves, thorns, and beaks all narrow to a fine end.