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pointed

🇬🇧 UK/'pɒintid/🇺🇸 US
IELTSA1

Definitions

adj.

Having a sharp tip; (of a remark) clearly directed at someone or something; direct and purposeful

尖的;尖锐的;直接针对某人的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
pointpoint, dot, mark
+
edpast tense / completed
=pointed

Common Collocations

  • 1.pointed remark尖锐的评论
  • 2.pointed question直接的质问
  • 3.pointed criticism有针对性的批评
  • 4.pointed arch尖拱

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She made a pointed remark about his constant tardiness during the meeting.

  • 2.

    The wizard wore a tall, pointed hat that cast a long shadow.

  • 3.

    His pointed questions left the spokesperson visibly uncomfortable.

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