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pointed
Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most pointed
Comparative
more pointed
gradable
Examples
The porcupine's quills are pointed, serving as a defense mechanism against predators.
02
direct and clear in meaning or reference, often with a sharp or critical tone
Examples
She made a pointed remark about his lateness.
Lexical Tree
pointedly
pointedness
unpointed
pointed
point
