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Definition of pointed : 1. Characterized by sharpness, directness, or pithiness of expression; terse; epigrammatic; especially, directed to a particular person or thing.
2. of Point
3. Sharp; having a sharp point; as, a pointed rock.

Synonyms:

needlelike, remarkable, see, acuminate, peaked, aciculate, acuate, apiculate, prominent, cuspidated, signal, swordlike, direct, arresting, tapered, needle-shaped, trenchant, observable, sagittate, acerose, eye-catching, spikelike, pyramidic, salient, pronounced, acanthoid, bladelike, sagittiform, cuspate, cuspated, spindle-shaped, cigar-shaped, aciculated, nibbed, acicular, spearhead-shaped, barrelled, mucronate, acerate, conspicuous, acanthous, tapering, outstanding, tart, sword-shaped, fusiform, lancelike, barreled, striking, tiptoe, noticeable, bold, lanceolate, ensiform, pyramidical, pyramidal, arrow-shaped, cuspidate, caustic, sharpened, hastate

poked, punched, bored, gouged, perforated, drilled, pierced, penetrated, lanced, skewered, needled, speared, stuck, punctured

apt, suitable, applicable, fitting, germane, appropriate, to the point, apropos, relevant, logical, pertinent, apposite

pointy, thorny, spear-like, razor-edged, spinous, jagged, acute, sagittal, keen, barbed, sharp, cutting, needle-like, bristly, spiky, spiny, thistly, fine, spiked, prickly, needle-point

foxy, deft, comical, smart, cunning, inventive, canny, intelligent, resourceful, scintillating, quick-witted, sophisticated, funny, wily, ingenious, jocular, brilliant, astute, droll, shrewd, sly, dry, sarcastic, waggish, joking, witty, sparkling, subtle, tricky, crafty, pithy, urbane, scurrilous, quick, artful, clever, facetious, adroit

cued, marked, labeled, nodded, guided, signaled, gesticulated, noted, motioned, pointed out, symbolized, flagged, waved, shrugged, alerted, nudged, denoted, winked, prompted, designated, branded, beckoned, stamped, tagged, notified, ticketed, gestured, betokened, indicated

Usage examples:

• I trust, therefore, that you will not object to my following the course which my most excellent father pointed out to me." - "The Vicar of Wrexhill", Mrs [Frances] Trollope.
• He pointed to the woman. - "Men Called Him Master", Elwyn Allen Smith.
• " Get onto them little steps goin' down into the water, jus' like I tole you," Gizzard pointed out. - "Sube Cane", Edward Bellamy Partridge.