adj
pointy
POYN-tee
Pointy (adj) means having a sharp point; tapering to a narrow end. Example: “The witch's costume had a tall, pointy hat.”
adj
1
Having a sharp point; tapering to a narrow end.
"The witch's costume had a tall, pointy hat."
How to use pointy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal way of saying something is sharp-tipped or comes to a point.
Common pairings
pointy hat
pointy shoes
pointy ears
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Word forms
- Plural
- pointies
- Comparative
- pointier
- Superlative
- pointiest
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The witch's costume had a tall, _____ hat.
Etymology
From point + -y.
Rhymes for pointy
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What does “pointy” mean?
The word “pointy” means having a sharp point; tapering to a narrow end. In plain terms, an informal way of saying something is sharp-tipped or comes to a point.
How do you pronounce “pointy”?
“Pointy” is pronounced POYN-tee (/ˈpɔɪnti/ in IPA).
How do you use “pointy” in a sentence?
Here is “pointy” used in a sentence: “The witch's costume had a tall, pointy hat.”
What part of speech is “pointy”?
“Pointy” is an adjective.
