pointed
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Sharp, barbed; not dull.
Adjective
Examples
The warrior brandished a pointed spear.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having a certain number of points.
Adjective
Examples
a five-pointed star
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pointed” mean?
Sharp, barbed; not dull.
Is “pointed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.