Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pointedly; perspicuously. B. Jonson, Volpone, Ded.
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Examples
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His counter to the central theme requiring unit-character transmission via corresponding particles was disap - pointingly tangential.
Dictionary of the History of Ideas PETER VORZIMMER 1968
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'She went that way,' pointingly remarked H.O. 'Then fetch her back, you young duffer!
The Wouldbegoods 1891
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“It appears there may be twin stars of perfection,” said Lauretta, sarcastically, and almost pointingly.
Substance and Shadow; or, the Fisherman's Daughter of Brighton Anonymous 1812
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After the Macintosh was announced—and then disap pointingly postponed several times—the revolutionary new computer was finally displayed at Apple’s annual stockholders’ meeting in January1984.
Diffusion of Innovations Everett M. Rogers 2003
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After the Macintosh was announced—and then disap pointingly postponed several times—the revolutionary new computer was finally displayed at Apple’s annual stockholders’ meeting in January1984.
Diffusion of Innovations Everett M. Rogers 2003
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"She went that way," pointingly remarked H.O. "Then fetch her back, you young duffer!
The Wouldbegoods Edith 1901
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