pointed

UK /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ US /ˈpɔɪnɪd/
adj 5

Definitions

adj

1

Sharp, barbed; not dull.

The warrior brandished a pointed spear.

2

Having a certain number of points.

a five-pointed star

3

Having a relevance to the matter at hand: pertinent, relevant.

4

In animals, having a coat pattern with points, that is, darkening of the extremities.

The Siamese is a pointed breed of cat.

5

Directed negatively at a person or topic.

a pointed remark

Attention has been called to the report in a New-York paper, which has been made the subject of pointed comment […]

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