Pointy: meaning, definitions and examples

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pointy

 

[ หˆpษ”ษชnti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Pointy refers to an object that has a sharp or tapered end. This characteristic often implies the ability to pierce or penetrate another surface. The term can be used to describe various items, such as tools, animal features, or even certain types of food. Additionally, pointy can indicate a certain aesthetic, often associating with designs that feature sharp angles or delicate tips.

Synonyms

jagged, sharp, spiked, tapered

Examples of usage

  • The pointy end of the pencil made it easy to write.
  • She wore a pair of pointy shoes that caught everyone's attention.
  • The mountainโ€™s peak had a distinctly pointy shape.
  • He carefully cut the paper with the pointy scissors.

Translations

Translations of the word "pointy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afiado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‡เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spitz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tajam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพัั‚ั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ–ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pointu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afilado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keskin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ ์นด๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ–้”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beitt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™skin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ afilado

Etymology

The word 'pointy' dates back to the late Middle English period and is derived from the noun 'point', which originates from the Old French 'point', meaning 'dot or tip'. The noun itself can be traced further back to the Latin 'punctum', which translates to 'a prick, a puncture.' The suffix '-y' is an adjectival ending commonly used in English to denote a particular quality, forming 'pointy' to describe something characterized by having a point. Its usage has evolved over time, indicating not just literal points but also metaphorical ideas like sharpness in arguments or design aesthetics. The word has gained popular usage in everyday language, whether it be in casual conversations or literary descriptions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,220 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.