pointedly
The English word “pointedly” has 3 meanings listed here.
adverb
- Explicitly; with emphasis; so as to make a point, especially with criticism.
- Wittily or pithily.
- Markedly, intentionally conspicuously.
Etymology
From pointed + -ly.
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