pointedly

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

Translation

adv. avec une emphase ou une direction marquées

Example Sentences

She pointedly ignored his rude comment.

Elle ignora délibérément son commentaire grossier.

He pointedly criticized the company's lack of transparency.

Il critiqua ouvertement le manque de transparence de l'entreprise.

The teacher pointedly asked the student to explain his answer.

Le professeur demanda point à la jeune personne d'expliquer sa réponse.

She pointedly told him she was not interested in dating.

Elle lui dit catégoriquement qu'elle n'était pas intéressée par les rencontres amoureuses.

He pointedly reminded her of the deadline for the project.

Il lui rappela vivement la date limite du projet.

The politician pointedly avoided answering the reporter's question.

Le politicien évita délibérément de répondre à la question du journaliste.

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

Elle refusa catégoriquement de participer à l'événement sans raison valable.

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

Il félicita ouvertement son collègue pour son travail acharné pendant la présentation.

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

Le responsable demanda vivement des améliorations dans la performance de l'équipe.

She pointedly mentioned the importance of honesty in relationships.

Elle mentionna catégoriquement l'importance de l'honnêteté dans les relations.

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.

Comme je déteste vraiment les légumes avec insistance, mais ils sont importants à manger.

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.

Ils ont déclaré avec insistance que l'enquête était en cours.

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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