POINTY Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

pointy

adjective

ˈpȯin-tē

Definition of pointy

as in pointed

tapering to a thin tip wears high heels with very pointy toes even though they kill her feet

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of pointy This species also has white flesh but with a yellow exterior and a pointy knob on top. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 The writing is pointy, geometric and easily visible, representing the Norwegian team’s desire to embrace its centuries-old history. — Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Vampire teeth are often very pointy, and they [can be seen as] phallic symbols. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 The bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats. — ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pointy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointy

Adjective

American media still remained pointed and punchy, free from debilitating lawsuits or destabilizing pressures.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Both artists toe the line between rock & roll and Americana and use their music to make pointed cultural and political statements.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of pointed

Adjective

To be fair, like the other QBs, Allen is adjusting to a new scheme; none of the three delivered particularly sharp days.

— Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Lowry, 61, has kept his mental health sharp through his unwavering faith and consistent workouts.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of sharp

Adjective

Light tubes, chains, scaffolds, chairs and a barbed wire table all made an appearance.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Instead of trying to locate bears in the wild, the survey relies on hair samples collected in barbed wire traps, which can be used to identify individual bears based on their DNA.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of barbed

Browse Nearby Words

point (up)

pointy

poise

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Pointy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointy. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of pointy

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on pointy

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

oxymoron

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Is “GIF” Pronounced “Jiff” or “Giff”?

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes