pointedly

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

Translation

adv. com ênfase ou direção acentuada

Example Sentences

She pointedly ignored his rude comment.

Ela ignorou deliberadamente o comentário rude dele.

He pointedly criticized the company's lack of transparency.

Ele criticou veementemente a falta de transparência da empresa.

The teacher pointedly asked the student to explain his answer.

O professor pediu ao aluno para explicar sua resposta de forma incisiva.

She pointedly told him she was not interested in dating.

Ela disse a ele, de forma incisiva, que não estava interessada em namorar.

He pointedly reminded her of the deadline for the project.

Ele lembrou a ela, de forma incisiva, do prazo para o projeto.

The politician pointedly avoided answering the reporter's question.

O político evitou responder à pergunta do repórter de forma incisiva.

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

Ela se recusou a comparecer ao evento sem uma razão válida de forma incisiva.

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

Ele elogiou veementemente o trabalho duro de seu colega durante a apresentação.

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

O gerente pediu melhorias no desempenho da equipe de forma incisiva.

She pointedly mentioned the importance of honesty in relationships.

Ela mencionou de forma incisiva a importância da honestidade nos relacionamentos.

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.

Como eu realmente não gosto de vegetais com veemência, mas são importantes para comer.

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.

Eles disseram com veemência que a investigação está em andamento.

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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