pointed

• Décrit quelque chose qui a une extrémité ou une pointe acérée; également utilisé au sens figuré pour une remarque ou un commentaire direct, critique ou clairement destiné à quelqu'un.

Describes something that has a sharp end or tip; also used figuratively to describe a remark or comment that is direct, critical, or clearly aimed at someone.

1. Having a sharp endA2formal

   Having a thin, sharp end or tip.

   pointu

   • She used a pointed stick to draw in the sand.
   • The roof has a pointed peak.
   • He wore pointed shoes that were fashionable at the time.

   Synonymesacuminateacutecuspatecuspidateneedlelikesharpspikytapering

   Antonymesbluntdullrounded

2. Direct and criticalB2formal

   Expressed in a direct, obvious, and often critical or unpleasant way.

   direct et critique

   • She made a pointed remark about his lateness.
   • His pointed questions made the witness uncomfortable.
   • The article contained a pointed criticism of the government's policy.

   Synonymesbarbedcausticcuttingincisivescathingsharpstingingtrenchant

   Antonymesgentleindirectmildvague

• Verbe indiquant le fait de diriger l'attention vers quelque chose en tendant le doigt ou un objet, ou de montrer une direction.

A verb used to indicate directing attention to something by extending a finger or object, or indicating a direction.

1. Direct attentionA1formal

   To direct someone's attention toward something by extending a finger or object.

   montrer du doigt

   • She pointed at the bird in the tree.
   • He pointed to the map to show the location.
   • The teacher pointed to the correct answer on the board.

   Synonymesdirectgestureindicateshowsignal

2. Indicate directionA2formal

   To aim or direct something, such as a weapon or device, toward a target.

   pointer (vers une cible)

   • He pointed the camera at the sunset.
   • The guard pointed his gun at the intruder.
   • Point the remote control at the TV to change the channel.

   Synonymesaimdirectfocuslevelsighttrain

3. Aim or intendB1formal

   To direct or aim toward a particular goal or purpose.

   viser, avoir pour but

   • All roads point to Rome.
   • The evidence points to his guilt.
   • Her actions point toward a career in medicine.

   Synonymesaimdirectfocusleveltargettrain

Variantes phrasalpoint outpoint up