wellpointed

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adjective

having a point or points: a pointed arch.

sharp or piercing: pointed wit.

having direct effect, significance, or force: pointed criticism.

directed; aimed: a pointed gun.

directed particularly, as at a person: a pointed remark.

marked; emphasized.

Heraldry. (of a cross) having parallel sides with points formed by two inclined sides on each end: a cross pointed.

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Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English; see point, -ed², -ed³

Related forms

point·ed·ly, adverb

point·ed·ness, noun

mul·ti·point·ed, adjective

self-point·ed, adjective

un·point·ed, adjective

well-point·ed, adjective

Synonyms
2. penetrating; epigrammatic.

Antonyms
2. blunt, dull.

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Wellpointed is always a great word to know.

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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

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