Pointedly

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪntɪdli/

Definitions of pointedly

adverb in a direct or obvious manner; clearly or explicitly

Example Sentences

A1 She pointedly asked him to pass the salt.

A2 He pointedly ignored her during the meeting.

B1 The teacher pointedly reminded the students about the upcoming exam.

B2 The manager pointedly praised her team for their hard work.

C1 She pointedly criticized the government's handling of the situation.

C2 The author's writing style is often characterized by pointedly satirical commentary.

Examples of pointedly in a Sentence

formal She pointedly ignored his rude remarks during the meeting.

informal He pointedly rolled his eyes when she mentioned her ex-boyfriend.

slang She pointedly told him to mind his own business.

figurative His silence spoke pointedly about his disapproval of the decision.

Grammatical Forms of pointedly

• past tense: pointedly
• plural: pointedlies
• comparative: more pointedly
• superlative: most pointedly
• present tense: pointedly
• future tense: will pointedly
• perfect tense: have pointedly
• continuous tense: is pointingly
• singular: pointedly
• positive degree: pointedly
• infinitive: to point
• gerund: pointing
• participle: pointing

Origin and Evolution of pointedly

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pointedly' originated from the Middle English word 'pointen' which means to sharpen or to make pointed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pointedly' has evolved to mean in a direct and explicit manner, emphasizing a particular point or issue.