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Another word for pointy

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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a comparatively sharp or tapered point or end; having many points.

Usage Example

"The mountain range was easily recognizable by its jagged, pointed peaks against the horizon."

Strongest
pointed
sharp
Strong
spiky
tapered
tapering
jagged
prickly
Weak
spiny
barbed
acicular

Opposites of pointy

The opposite of pointy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

blunt
rounded
dull
flat
smooth
round
stubby
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• Nearby Words

pointlessly
pointlessness
pointman
pointy
poise
poised
poison

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pointy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pointy
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