pointedly

Definitions

In a direct and unambiguous way, often expressing criticism or disapproval.

In a manner that draws attention to a specific subject or detail.

Examples

She pointedly ignored his rude comment and continued with her presentation.

He pointedly reminded the team that the deadline was only two days away.

Synonyms

deliberately explicitly sharply emphatically directly intentionally incisively

Antonyms

vaguely indistinctly ambiguously indirectly accidentally unintentionally aimlessly