Definition of "pointed" []

• Having an end coming to a point. (adjective)
• Sharp; cutting: pointed criticism. (adjective)
• Obviously directed at or making reference to a particular person or thing: a pointed comment. (adjective)
• Clearly evident or conspicuous; marked: a pointed lack of interest. (adjective)
• Characterized by the use of a pointed crown, as in Gothic architecture: a pointed arch. (adjective)

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• ""Stefana said -- oh, I couldn't hear what Stefana said, but she pointed an 'pointed, an' I came lickety."
• "When Ms. Jane Gilman, fourth grade teacher at the Stewart School, purchased a jar opener marketed by "OXO" in New York City, she noted a problem with the product's directions - the directions read: turn the jar opener in a counter-clockwise direction, but the arrows on the label pointed in a clockwise direction."
• "And I try not to give them what I call pointed advice, but I give them information so that they can make a decision."