pointed
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
verb
- Past tense and past participle of point: to direct someone's attention toward something by extending a finger or an object.
- The guide pointed out the oldest building in the town.
- He pointed his flashlight into the dark cave.
- She pointed at the map to show where the treasure was buried.
- Past tense and past participle of point: to aim or direct something (like a weapon or tool) at a target.
- He pointed the remote control at the TV and pressed the button.
- She pointed the camera at the beautiful sunset.
- The archer pointed his arrow at the center of the target.
- Past tense and past participle of point: to indicate or suggest something indirectly.
- All the evidence pointed to his guilt.
- Her smile pointed to her happiness with the gift.
- The dark clouds pointed toward an approaching storm.
adjective
- Having a sharp end that can pierce or stick into something.
- Be careful with that pointed stick; it could hurt someone.
- She wore a hat with a pointed top like a witch's hat.
- The artist used a pointed brush to paint the fine details.
- Direct and clearly aimed at a particular person or issue, often in a critical way.
- Her pointed questions forced the politician to give a straight answer.
- He made a pointed remark about her lateness to the meeting.
- The teacher gave the student a pointed look when he started whispering.
- Clearly noticeable or emphasized.
- Her pointed refusal to shake hands showed her anger.
- The contrast between the two candidates' views was pointed.
- There was a pointed silence after his announcement.