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pointingly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a manner that points out or indicates.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Synonym of pointedly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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Synonyms: pointedly

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From pointing + -ly.