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pointedness

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point·ed  (pointd)
adj.
1. Having an end coming to a point.
2. Sharp; cutting: pointed criticism.
3. Obviously directed at or making reference to a particular person or thing: a pointed comment.
4. Clearly evident or conspicuous; marked: a pointed lack of interest.
5. Characterized by the use of a pointed crown, as in Gothic architecture: a pointed arch.
6. Having a rough finish produced by a pointed tool. Used of masonry.
pointed·ly adv.
pointed·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.pointedness - the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
point
taper - the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
unpointedness - the property of having only a dull tip (if any)
2.pointedness - the quality of being obviously directed at a particular person or thing; "the pointedness of his sarcasm was unmistakable"
directness, straightness - trueness of course toward a goal; "rivaling a hawk in directness of aim"


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"There is, then, the second point cleared up, or nearly so," said Eugenie, without the least confusion, and with that masculine pointedness which distinguished her gesture and her language; "and you appear satisfied with the explanation.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
Crawford had not asked her, she must have been the last to be sought after, and should have received a partner only through a series of inquiry, and bustle, and interference, which would have been terrible; but at the same time there was a pointedness in his manner of asking her which she did not like, and she saw his eye glancing for a moment at her necklace, with a smile--she thought there was a smile--which made her blush and feel wretched.
Mansfield Park by Austen, Jane View in context
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