English Synonym Finder

pointed

Definitions

Having a sharpened or tapered end.

Directed specifically at a person or thing, often in a critical or meaningful way.

Clearly expressed and forceful.

Examples

The teacher pointed at the map to show us where the capital city was located.

He made a pointed remark about the lack of progress during the meeting.

Synonyms

sharp tapered acuminate barbed piercing acute edged

Antonyms

blunt rounded dull obtuse flat blunted smooth