Vocabulary Entry

pointed

|verb • adjective

verb

To direct someone's attention toward something.

Example Sentences

"She pointed to the blackboard to show the problem."

"He pointed out the mistakes in my report."

"The map pointed the way to the nearest gas station."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The pointed roof of the house gives it a classic look."

"She used a pointed pencil to draw fine lines."

"The pointed remarks during the discussion made everyone uncomfortable."