Pointy and Severe

Pointy

Pointy adjective - Tapering to a thin tip.
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Severe and pointy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Pointy".

Nearby Words: point, pointed, pointer, pointing

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Pointy and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pointy" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed

Both words in one sentence

  • Lieut. LaGuerta is initially introduced as the Pointy-Haired Boss, who netted the position through a combo of politics and luck and has a severe hate-on for Deb and an...interest in Dexter.
  • Western Animation / The Mask Having apparently been promoted after the events of the movie, he becomes a severe Pointy-Haired Boss, foisting all of his work onto Stanley, forcing Stanley to run numerous non-work related errands for him on top of that, and invariably threatening to fire him if he refuses or fails any of this.
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