point´ed|ness

point´ed|ness
point|ed «POYN tihd», adjective.
1. having a point or points: »

a pointed roof.

SYNONYM(S): peaked.
2. Figurative. sharp; piercing: »

a pointed wit.

SYNONYM(S): keen.
3. Figurative. directed; aimed: »

a pointed remark.

SYNONYM(S): leveled.
4. Figurative. emphatic: »

He showed her pointed attention.

SYNONYM(S): marked.
point´ed|ly, adverb.
point´ed|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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