pointedly
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of pointedly
Example Sentences
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She pointedly reminded angry commentators that Homer’s epic is fiction.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
And Wall Street has pointedly refused to be flustered by the conflict in recent weeks, particularly after excitement over robust corporate earnings.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
"May there be greater room for freedom and may the dignity of the human person always be safeguarded," the Pope said pointedly.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The question, though, is being asked more pointedly in Tokyo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“It’s not supposed to be a fun thing,” I say pointedly.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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