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单词 pointy
释义

pointy

adjective

ˈpȯin-tē How to pronounce pointy (audio)
pointier; pointiest
1
: coming to a rather sharp point
2
: having parts that stick out sharply here and there

Synonyms

  • peaked
  • pointed
  • sharp
  • spired
  • tipped
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Example Sentences

wears high heels with very pointy toes even though they kill her feet
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Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

pointy

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • pointed
  • sharp
  • barbed
  • jagged
  • tipped
  • spired
  • spiky
  • peaked
  • spiny
  • needlelike
  • spikey
  • spikelike
  • pronged
  • spiked
  • bladelike
  • knifelike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • blunt
  • rounded
  • dull
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