B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
puntuto
pointed / sharp-tipped
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
aguzzoacuminatoappuntitotagliente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
smussatoarrotondatopiattoottuso
Usage note
'Aguzzo' = sharp-pointed (literary). 'Acuminato' = acuminate/tapered to a point. 'Appuntito' is the everyday word. 'Smussato' = blunted. 'Ottuso' = blunt (also means obtuse in geometry).
Example
"Le rocce puntute lungo la riva erano pericolose per i bagnanti."
"The pointed rocks along the shore were dangerous for swimmers."
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