pointedly

[US]/'pɔintidli/
[UK]/ˈp ɔɪntɪdlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. mit scharfer Betonung oder Richtung

Example Sentences

She pointedly ignored his rude comment.

Sie ignorierte seinen unhöflichen Kommentar bewusst.

He pointedly criticized the company's lack of transparency.

Er kritisierte bewusst den Mangel an Transparenz des Unternehmens.

The teacher pointedly asked the student to explain his answer.

Der Lehrer forderte den Schüler auffordernd auf, seine Antwort zu erklären.

She pointedly told him she was not interested in dating.

Sie sagte ihm deutlich, dass sie nicht daran interessiert war, ihn zu daten.

He pointedly reminded her of the deadline for the project.

Er erinnerte sie deutlich an die Frist für das Projekt.

The politician pointedly avoided answering the reporter's question.

Der Politiker vermied es, die Frage des Reporters zu beantworten, auf auffällige Weise.

She pointedly refused to attend the event without a valid reason.

Sie lehnte es entschieden ab, an der Veranstaltung ohne triftigen Grund teilzunehmen.

He pointedly praised his colleague's hard work during the presentation.

Er lobte während der Präsentation auf auffällige Weise die harte Arbeit seines Kollegen.

The manager pointedly asked for improvements in the team's performance.

Der Manager forderte auf auffällige Weise Verbesserungen der Leistung des Teams.

She pointedly mentioned the importance of honesty in relationships.

Sie erwähnte deutlich die Bedeutung von Ehrlichkeit in Beziehungen.

Real-world Examples

" And a private parlor, please, Tom, " said Fudge pointedly.

Source: 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

" And a private parlour, please, Tom, " said Fudge pointedly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Like I actually dislike vegetables pointedly, but they're important to eat.

Source: Celebrity's Daily Meal Plan (Bilingual Selection)

" To my father, " said Tyrion pointedly.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

" Never mind that man, " she said pointedly.

Source: The Call of the Wild

" We can all go, " said Hermione pointedly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

They pointedly said the investigation is ongoing.

Source: NPR News July 2021 Compilation

" Many, " Tyrion said pointedly, " but not all" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

" Why? " asked Ron, while Mrs. Weasley pointedly glared at Bill.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

" Everything is fine, thank you, " said Lupin pointedly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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