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What does pointedly mean?

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Adverb
  1. explicitly; with emphasis; so as to make a point, especially with criticism
  2. (obsolete) wittily or pithily
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He stared pointedly at one old crone who watched him distrustfully, daring her to say something.
Paramount is pointedly organizing the episodes in the order of production rather than by the air dates.
The intention of eating his chrysanthemums is suggested rather pointedly in a number of paintings dating from the early Qing.
He pointedly shot a questioning glance at Lino, nodding his head towards Mel and Jessica.
Perhaps more pointedly, the backlash to the law had contributed to the defeat of John Adams and to the ultimate demise of the Federalist Party.
She finishes her typing with a drawn-out pressing of the enter key and looks pointedly at her sister.

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