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How to pronounce pointedness in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms point
Type of taper
Derivation pointed
Type Words
Type of directness, straightness
Derivation pointed


the pointedness of his sarcasm was unmistakable.

Examples of pointedness

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Laplante's conception of the music was more elevated than Chen's earthy pointedness.
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Apologies for the pointedness of this response, but it is how I see it.
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I wondered, therefore, if we might see Bonfire Night taking on some of its old pointedness.
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They achieve mental one-pointedness and they perfect calm abiding.
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She has plenty to say, and says it with pointedness and potency.
From the guardian.co.uk
There seems to be more pointedness and deviation to his nose.
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Poor taste can be humour's pointedness.
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It is said that through japa the devotee attains one-pointedness, or extreme focus, on the chosen deity or principal idea of the mantra.
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Though downsizing brings occasional problems, the gains include a remarkable cleanness of focus and something of the acerbic pointedness of cabaret.
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More examples
  • Point: the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
  • The quality of being obviously directed at a particular person or thing; "the pointedness of his sarcasm was unmistakable"