Definition of POINTEDLY

pointedly

Meanings

Adverb

  • in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
    • "he pointedly ignored the question"

Adv

  • explicitly; with emphasis; so as to make a point, especially with criticism
  • wittily or pithily

Origin / Etymology

From pointed + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 15

pointedly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pointedly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pointedly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

pointedly is a valid Words With Friends word