Pointedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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pointedly

 

[ หˆpษ”ษชntษชdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a direct and emphatic manner

Pointedly means in a direct and emphatic manner, often with an intent to make a specific point or draw attention to something. It is used when someone communicates in a way that leaves no room for doubt or misunderstanding.

Synonyms

directly, emphatically, explicitly

Examples of usage

  • He looked at her pointedly, hoping she would understand his silent message.
  • She spoke pointedly, emphasizing the importance of following the rules.
  • The teacher pointedly reminded the students of the upcoming deadline.
  • I could tell by the way she was staring at me so pointedly that she had something important to say.

Translations

Translations of the word "pointedly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apontadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเคŸ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gezielt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan tajam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะณะพะปะพัˆะตะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ celowo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œฒ้ชจใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre pointue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deliberadamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑkรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…ํ™•ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู„ุงูุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝraznฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝrazne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ–้”ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izrazito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรฝrlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aydฤฑn ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deliberadamente

Etymology

The word 'pointedly' originated from the verb 'point' which comes from the Latin 'ponere' meaning 'to put, place'. Over time, 'pointedly' evolved to describe a manner of communicating in a direct and emphatic way, often to make a specific point or draw attention. The adverb 'pointedly' has been used in English language for centuries to convey a clear and focused message.

See also: counterpoint, midpoint, pinpoint, point, pointed, pointer, pointers, pointillism, pointillize, pointing, pointless, pointlessly, pointlessness, points, unpointed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,524, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.