pointed

[ˈpɔɪntɪd]

Definition:
1. Having a sharp end.
2. Aimed in a clear and often critical way against a particular person or their behaviour.

Use 'pointed' in a sentence:

1. He pointed at me with the stem of his pipe.
2. As Orwell pointed out, history can be and often is rewritten to suit the needs of the present.
3. The guide pointed at a pagoda and told us that it was built hundreds of years ago.
4. An arrow pointed to the toilets.
5. He pointed skywards.
6. Her foot pointed artfully toward tapering toes.
7. The boat pivoted on its central axis and pointed straight at the harbour entrance.
8. The signpost pointed straight ahead.
9. A report has pointed out the defects of the present system.
10. He pointed the gun at her head.
11. I pointed at the boy sitting nearest me.
12. The hands of the clock pointed to half past eight. It was time we put our children to bed.
13. He pointed out that there was little chance of success.
14. His words were a pointed reminder of her position.
15. I nudged Stan and pointed again.
16. When the mistake was pointed out to him, he hastened to correct it.
17. He pointed a stubby finger at a wooden chair opposite him.
18. The conference merely pointed up divisions in the party.
19. David pointed his finger at Mary.
20. Her new book is a pointed look at life in a small community, and the position of women within it.
21. I couldn't help but notice the pointed remarks slung in my direction.
22. 'It's not very far,' she pointed out.
23. I pointed out several mistakes and carefully repeated my original instruction; that is to say, I told him I was not at all pleased with his work.
24. The board of directors pointed to falling productivity to justify their decision.
25. His remarks were pointed.
26. He became embarrassed when a journalist asked him pointed questions about his finances.
27. She pointed skywards.
28. She pointed the gun at him and—bam!
29. She suddenly held up a small, bony finger and pointed across the room.
30. He pointed to where the village lay.
31. The toddler pointed to the toy he wanted.
32. He pointed the telescope at a deer on the hillside.
33. He pointed his boat northward.
34. He welcomed the truce, but pointed out it was of little comfort to families spending Christmas without a loved one.
35. She pointed out with tact and sensitivity exactly where he had gone wrong.
36. He took up a stick, pointed against the wall, and didn't allow anyone to pass by.
37. He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand.
38. He pointed out the dangers of driving alone.
39. He pointed a gun at her.
40. Benedict pointed downward again with his stick.
41. He pointed to something on the opposite bank.
42. She pointed out the salient features of the new design.
43. Patterson pointed toward a plain cardboard box beneath a long wooden table.
44. A man pointed a gun at them and pulled the trigger.
45. A series of yellow arrows pointed the way to reception.
46. She pointed her finger in my direction.
47. She pointed in my direction.
48. He pointed out various landmarks as we drove along.
49. He pointed to a duffle bag. "That's my stuff."