Word Adjective
pointy
adj.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈpɔɪnti/ UK /pˈɔɪnti/ pointy
Definition
adj.having a sharp end or tip. You use this to describe things like pencils, needles, or the corners of a table.
adj.having a sharp or tapered end. Often used informally to describe physical objects or features.
Examples
“Be careful with that pointy stick.”
“The cat has very pointy ears that twitch whenever it hears a bird outside.”
“The architect chose a design with several pointy spires to give the building a more gothic and dramatic appearance against the city skyline.”
Usage
Often used predicatively after 'look' or 'feel'.
Etymology
From point + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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