pointier; pointiest
1
: coming to a rather sharp point
2
: having parts that stick out sharply here and there
Examples of pointy in a Sentence
wears high heels with very pointy toes even though they kill her feet
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These pointy penny loafers are tailored and effortless.
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Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Suspend the seed in a glass of water so that the bottom half (non-pointy end) of the avocado is touching the water.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
The bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats.
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Pair your black biker shorts with an oversized matching blazer, and give it a sultry effect by layer with a lace top and a pointy-toe kitten heels.
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Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Suspend the seed in a glass of water so that the bottom half (non-pointy end) of the avocado is touching the water.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
The bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Pair your black biker shorts with an oversized matching blazer, and give it a sultry effect by layer with a lace top and a pointy-toe kitten heels.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pointy
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“Pointy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointy. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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pointy
adjective
pointier; pointiest
1
: coming to a rather sharp point
2
: having parts that stick out sharply here and there
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