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Pointed vs Terse - What's the difference?

pointed | terse | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between pointed and terse

is that pointed is sharp, barbed; not dull while terse is polished, burnished; smooth; fine, neat, spruce.

As a verb pointed

is past tense of point.

Pointed vs Snappy - What's the difference?

pointed | snappy | Related terms |

Pointed is a related term of snappy.


As adjectives the difference between pointed and snappy

is that pointed is (comparable) sharp, barbed; not dull while snappy is (label) rapid and without delay.

As a verb pointed

is (point).

Pointed vs Vivacious - What's the difference?

pointed | vivacious | Related terms |

Pointed is a related term of vivacious.


As adjectives the difference between pointed and vivacious

is that pointed is (comparable) sharp, barbed; not dull while vivacious is lively and animated; full of life and energy.

As a verb pointed

is (point).

Pointed vs Witty - What's the difference?

pointed | witty | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between pointed and witty

is that pointed is sharp, barbed; not dull while witty is wise, having good judgement.

As a verb pointed

is past tense of point.

Pointed vs Sparkling - What's the difference?

pointed | sparkling | Related terms |

Pointed is a related term of sparkling.


As verbs the difference between pointed and sparkling

is that pointed is (point) while sparkling is .

As adjectives the difference between pointed and sparkling

is that pointed is (comparable) sharp, barbed; not dull while sparkling is of an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks.

As a noun sparkling is

act or appearance of something that sparkles; a sparkle; a gleam.

Pointed vs Incisive - What's the difference?

pointed | incisive | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between pointed and incisive

is that pointed is sharp, barbed; not dull while incisive is quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression; decisive; forthright.

As a verb pointed

is past tense of point.

Pointed vs Appointed - What's the difference?

pointed | appointed |


As verbs the difference between pointed and appointed

is that pointed is past tense of point while appointed is past tense of appoint.

As an adjective pointed

is sharp, barbed; not dull.

Pointed vs Pertinent - What's the difference?

pointed | pertinent |


As adjectives the difference between pointed and pertinent

is that pointed is (comparable) sharp, barbed; not dull while pertinent is important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant.

As a verb pointed

is (point).

Pointed vs Candid - What's the difference?

pointed | candid | Related terms |

Pointed is a related term of candid.


As adjectives the difference between pointed and candid

is that pointed is (comparable) sharp, barbed; not dull while candid is impartial and free from prejudice.

As a verb pointed

is (point).

As a noun candid is

a spontaneous or unposed photograph.

Brisk vs Pointed - What's the difference?

brisk | pointed | Related terms |

Brisk is a related term of pointed.


As adjectives the difference between brisk and pointed

is that brisk is full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick while pointed is (comparable) sharp, barbed; not dull.

As verbs the difference between brisk and pointed

is that brisk is to make or become lively; to enliven; to animate while pointed is (point).

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