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pontuda

[pon-TU-da]
adjectivefemininepl: ponudas
pointed, sharp, sharp-pointed
1. Having a sharp point or tip; characterized by being pointed or tapering to a point
The witch wore a pointed hat
A bruxa usava um chapéu pontudo
2. Sharp-tongued; making pointed or cutting remarks
She made a pointed comment about his behavior
Ela fez um comentário pontudo sobre o comportamento dele
3. Accentuated; emphasized or made conspicuous
a pointed critique
uma crítica pontuda
Synonyms
aguçadaafiadapungentesarcástica
Antonyms
rombaobtusaarredondadasuave

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontuda
Standard usage for pointed or sharp objects and remarks
Portugal
pontuda
Also used, though 'pontiaguda' may be preferred for extremely sharp points

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer uma observação pontuda
uma crítica pontuda
língua pontuda
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