Pointedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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pointedly
[ หpษษชntษชdli ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| pointedly |
Use this word when you want to describe an action or speech in a way that clearly shows a specific intention, often to criticize or make a strong point.
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| emphatically |
This word is used to describe an action or speech that is done with emphasis or stress, often to show importance or strong feelings.
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| directly |
This word is suitable when describing a straightforward or immediate manner of action or speech without any detours.
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| explicitly |
Use this word when you need to describe a very clear and detailed manner of communication, often leaving no room for misunderstanding.
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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:
๐ต๐น apontadamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช gezielt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan tajam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะณะพะปะพัะตะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ celowo
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฒ้ชจใซ
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre pointue
๐ช๐ธ deliberadamente
๐น๐ท aรงฤฑkรงa
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ช ํํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ูุงูุช
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝraznฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝrazne
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ้ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ izrazito
๐ฎ๐ธ skรฝrlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aydฤฑn ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.