pointedly

ˈpɔɪn.tɪd.li
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Translation of pointedly from English into German

Adverb

1.

clarity

in a way that makes something clear
  • The report pointedly states that the figures are estimates.Der Bericht stellt deutlich fest, dass die Zahlen Schätzungen sind.
2.

communication

clearly directed at a specific person or issue
  • He looked pointedly at John when he mentioned the missing reports.Er sah gezielt zu John, als er die fehlenden Berichte erwähnte
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Synonyms and analogies of pointedly in English

Examples of pointedly in a sentence

  • The teacher pointedly praised the student's effort.
  • She pointedly ignored his question during the meeting.
  • The teacher pointedly addressed the student who was late.

Translations of "pointedly" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
pointiertadv.

Explains complex topics pointedly and with a twinkle in the eye.

Komplexe Themen pointiert und mit einem Augenzwinkern auf den Punkt gebracht.

gezieltadv.

During the meeting, she pointedly asked him why the project was delayed again.

Während der Besprechung fragte sie ihn gezielt, warum das Projekt wieder verzögert wurde.

spitzadv.

She pointedly remarked how everyone else seemed to have more freedom.

Sie bemerkte spitz, dass alle anderen mehr Freiheit zu haben scheinen.

demonstrativadv.

She pointedly turned her back to assert dominance in the conversation.

Sie drehte sich demonstrativ um, um im Gespräch Dominanz zu behaupten.

betontadv.

A pointedly ironic approach would be like a straw fire as far as the content of a painting is concerned.

Der betont ironische Ansatz wäre für den Gehalt eines Bildes wie ein Strohfeuer.

zugespitztadv.

It succinctly, but one might also say pointedly, describes the current situation of the race for the Arctic.

Er beschreibt kurz und knapp - man könnte auch sagen, zugespitzt - die aktuelle Situation im Rennen um die Arktis.

eindringlichadv.

At the meeting, she pointedly reminded everyone of previous commitments.

Bei der Besprechung erinnerte sie alle eindringlich an frühere Verpflichtungen.

direktadv.

The teacher addressed the students pointedly, focusing on their declining test scores.

Die Lehrerin sprach die Schüler direkt an und konzentrierte sich auf ihre sinkenden Testergebnisse.

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Other translations for pointedly:

  • scharfadv.
  • unverblümtadv.
  • deutlichadv.

pointedly: Examples and translations in context

You taste even the slightest nuances, so pointedly they are worked out.

Man erschmeckt selbst leiseste Nuancen, so pointiert werden sie herausgearbeitet.

Kurti speaks pointedly, without ever stammering.

Kurti spricht pointiert, niemals kommt er ins Stammeln.

You will use these if they pointedly call on you.

Sie verwenden diese, wenn sie pointiert appelliere an Sie.

Sharply defined, finely shaped structures respectfully and yet pointedly combine with the evolved surrounding environment.

Scharf geschnittene, fein modulierte Baukörper verbinden sich respektvoll und dennoch pointiert mit dem gewachsenen Ort.

At the same time they take off punctually and pointedly with proper respect for a higher authority.

Zugleich starten sie punktuell und pointiert mit gehörigem Respekt vor einer höheren Instanz durch.

Practically every scene is pointedly charming.

Fast jede Szene ist charmant pointiert.

He pointedly takes the other angle and includes the audience's opinion in a very entertaining way.

Pointiert setzt er seine Ansichten dagegen und auf sehr unterhaltsame Art bezieht er die Meinung des Publikums mit ein.

In six chapters, important events, from ovulation to moving out, are captured pointedly and with a self-deprecating view.

In sechs Kapiteln werden wichtige Ereignisse, vom Eisprung bis zum Auszug, pointiert und mit selbstironischem Blick festgehalten.

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