pointedly

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

Translation

adv. עם דגש חד או כיוון

Example Sentences

She pointedly ignored his rude comment.

היא התעלמה בצורה מודגשת מהערה הבוטה שלו.

He pointedly criticized the company's lack of transparency.

הוא ביקר בצורה מודגשת את חוסר השקיפות של החברה.

The teacher pointedly asked the student to explain his answer.

המורה ביקש בצורה מודגשת מהתלמיד להסביר את תשובתו.

She pointedly told him she was not interested in dating.

היא אמרה לו בצורה מודגשת שהיא לא מעוניינת לצאת איתו.

He pointedly reminded her of the deadline for the project.

הוא הזכיר לה בצורה מודגשת את המועד האחרון לפרויקט.

The politician pointedly avoided answering the reporter's question.

הפוליטיקאי התחמק בצורה מודגשת ממענה על שאלת הכתב.

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

היא סירבה בצורה מודגשת להשתתף באירוע ללא סיבה תקפה.

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

הוא שיבח בצורה מודגשת את עבודתו הקשה של עמיתו במהלך המצגת.

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

המנהל ביקש בצורה מודגשת שיפור בביצועי הצוות.

She pointedly mentioned the importance of honesty in relationships.

היא הזכירה בצורה מודגשת את החשיבות של כנות ביחסים.

Real-world Examples

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

" 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.

" 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.

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.

" 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.

" Never mind that man, " she said pointedly.

Source: The Call of the Wild

" We can all go, " said Hermione pointedly.

" We can all go, " said Hermione pointedly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

They pointedly said the investigation is ongoing.

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.

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

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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