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."