pointed
having a point
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,145 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 16,170 times across 175,113 chapters — 0.008% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- having a point
- direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant a pointed critiquea pointed allusion to what was going on
pointed in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Accordingly looking where he pointed, I espied a fearful monster indeed.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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Marjorie pointed one finger at Mavis, started to speak, and stopped.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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With great presence of mind I pointed to my nose--they saw the point at once.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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Lord Henry stroked his pointed brown beard and tapped the toe of his patent-leather boot with a tasselled ebony cane.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
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Soda-water corks are popping and flying about in every direction, like a miniature battery pointed against the assaults of the horrid enemy!
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1