pointedness

Variant of pointed

pointed definition

pointed (po̵int′id)

adjective

    1. having a point, or sharp end
    2. tapering to a point, as a Gothic arch
  2. sharp; incisive; to the point, as an epigram
  3. clearly aimed at, or referring to, someone a pointed remark
  4. very evident; emphasized; conspicuous

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