pointedly
adverb/ˈpɔɪntɪdli/
Frequency rank: #16,731 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is clearly directed at someone and intended to convey a particular message; with obvious purpose or emphasis.
Example sentence
She looked at him pointedly when he arrived late to the meeting.
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