pointedly

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point•ed /ˈpɔɪntɪd/USA pronunciation adj.

having a point or points on the end or tip:a pointed sword.
sharp or piercing:pointed wit.
having importance or meaning something:He gave his assistant a pointed look when the minister began speaking.
directed as at a particular person:He made a pointed remark about how some people don't work as hard as others.

point•ed•ly, adv.: He stared pointedly at his watch as his friend continued to talk.

point•ed (poin′tid),USA pronunciation adj.

having a point or points:a pointed arch.
sharp or piercing:pointed wit.
having direct effect, significance, or force:pointed criticism.
directed;
aimed:a pointed gun.
directed particularly, as at a person:a pointed remark.
marked;
emphasized.
Heraldry(of a cross) having parallel sides with points formed by two inclined sides on each end:a cross pointed.

point′ed•ly, adv.
point′ed•ness, n.

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