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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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
After all, so many of them are made with pointy toes.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The glossy leaves have a unique shape with pointy lobes.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Other characteristics of goldfinches include a short, pointy bill and wing bars.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 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 2 May. 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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