# pointy

/ˈpɔɪnti/ (US) · /pˈɔɪnti/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pointy
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

having a sharp end or tip. You use this to describe things like pencils, needles, or the corners of a table.

For teachers: 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 notes

- Often used predicatively after 'look' or 'feel'.

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