What is another word for pointedly?
Pronunciation:
[ pˈɔ͡ɪntɪdlɪ], [ pˈɔɪntɪdlɪ], [ p_ˈɔɪ_n_t_ɪ_d_l_ɪ]
Semantically related words: in a pointed manner, pointedly ask, pointedly say, pointed questions, pointedly tell, pointed, pointed words, point to
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Synonyms for Pointedly:
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adv.
• deliberately • expressly • sharply • all • specifically Other relevant words:
- Agitatedly ,
- Aphoristically ,
- Dotingly ,
- Egregiously ,
- Flowingly ,
- Hintingly ,
- Passingly ,
- Pithily ,
- Rousingly ,
- absolutely ,
- abundantly ,
- accusingly ,
- advisedly ,
- amazingly ,
- amply ,
- arrestingly ,
- astonishingly ,
- awesomely ,
- awfully ,
- bitingly ,
- briefly ,
- brusquely ,
- by design ,
- calculatedly ,
- calculatingly ,
- categorically ,
- chiefly ,
- clearly ,
- concisely ,
- consciously ,
- conspicuously ,
- convey ,
- copiously ,
- crisply ,
- curiously ,
- curtly ,
- definitely ,
- deliberately ,
- demonstrate ,
- denote ,
- depend on ,
- describe ,
- design ,
- designate ,
- designedly ,
- determine ,
- direct ,
- directly ,
- distinctly ,
- embody ,
- eminently ,
- emit ,
- emphatically ,
- epitomize ,
- establish ,
- exactly ,
- exceptionally ,
- excitedly ,
- excitingly ,
- explicitly ,
- express ,
- expressly ,
- exquisitely ,
- extraordinarily ,
- exuberantly ,
- famously ,
- finger ,
- foreshadow ,
- foretell ,
- generously ,
- glaringly ,
- govern ,
- haltingly ,
- herald ,
- hint at ,
- identify ,
- impart ,
- imply ,
- impressively ,
- in cold blood ,
- incredibly ,
- indicate ,
- intensely ,
- intentionally ,
- knowingly ,
- laconically ,
- magically ,
- magnanimously ,
- magnificently ,
- main theme ,
- mainly ,
- markedly ,
- marvelously ,
- mean ,
- mindedly ,
- nobly ,
- notably ,
- on one's own ,
- on purpose ,
- particularly ,
- peculiarly ,
- penetratingly ,
- piquantly ,
- plainly ,
- poignantly ,
- point ,
- positively ,
- preeminently ,
- premeditatedly ,
- profusely ,
- prominently ,
- pronouncedly ,
- purposefully ,
- purposely ,
- purposively ,
- questioningly ,
- refer to ,
- remarkably ,
- resolutely ,
- richly ,
- sententiously ,
- shortly ,
- signally ,
- singularly ,
- specifically ,
- splendidly ,
- strangely ,
- strikingly ,
- studiously ,
- stupendously ,
- succinctly ,
- summarily ,
- superlatively ,
- surpassingly ,
- surprisingly ,
- tersely ,
- toppingly ,
- trenchantly ,
- unambiguously ,
- uncommonly ,
- unequivocally ,
- unmistakably ,
- unusually ,
- voluntarily ,
- willfully ,
- with full intent ,
- with intent ,
- with malice aforethought ,
- wittingly ,
- wonderfully ,
- wondrous ,
- worthily .
- characteristically ,
- concretely ,
- distinctively ,
- in detail ,
- minutely ,
- respectively ,
- sharply ,
- Indicatively ,
- in specie .
- acidulous ,
- aloof ,
- astringent ,
- barbed ,
- captious ,
- censorious ,
- cheap ,
- critical ,
- critically ,
- damning ,
- deprecating ,
- derogatory ,
- disapproving ,
- disparaging ,
- hard-hitting ,
- hypercritical ,
- ill ,
- pejorative ,
- pointed ,
- pungent ,
- scathing ,
- snide ,
- snidely ,
- sniffy ,
- uncomplimentary ,
- venomous ,
- vinegary ,
- vitriol ,
- withering .
How to use "Pointedly" in context?
1. "pointedly" is an adverb meaning "with deliberate intention," or "with a specific aim." It can also describe someone or something who behaves in a deliberate manner. For example, the teacher pointedly ignored the student's calls for attention.
2. Occasionally, "pointedly" can also be used as a verb meaning "purposely injure someone's feelings." For example, after being pointedly ignored by her friend, the girl pointedly ignored him the next time they met.
3. "Pointedly" is typically used in formal writing or speech, where it carries a higher level of seriousness.
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