pointedly

• Adverbe signifiant 'de manière directe, brusque ou délibérément évidente', souvent utilisé pour exprimer une critique, une désapprobation ou un message clair sans subtilité.

An adverb meaning 'in a direct, sharp, or deliberately noticeable manner,' often used to convey criticism, disapproval, or a clear message without subtlety.

1. In a clearly evident mannerB2formal

   In a way that makes something obvious or noticeable, often to express disapproval or emphasize a point.

   de manière appuyée

   • She pointedly ignored his question.
   • He pointedly looked at his watch during the long speech.
   • The manager pointedly mentioned the deadline in front of everyone.

   Synonymesconspicuouslydeliberatelyemphaticallyknowinglymeaningfullynoticeablysignificantlytellingly

   Antonymesimplicitlysubtly