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pointedly

/ˈpɔɪntɪdlɪ/ /ˈpɔɪntlɪ/

Meanings
adverb
Explicitly; with emphasis; so as to make a point, especially with criticism

Examples :

"She pointedly ignored his greeting, turning her back to him and walking away. "
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Illustration project

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

Illustration greeting

greeting verb

/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

"The teacher greeted her students warmly at the start of class. "

Illustration ignored

ignored verb

/ɪɡˈnɔːd/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹd/

To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.

"A problem ignored is a problem doubled."

Illustration deadline

deadline noun

/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

"I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!"

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration explicitly

explicitly adverb

/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/ /ɛkˈsplɪsɪtli/

In an explicit manner.

"The teacher explicitly stated the rules for the school project, leaving no room for misunderstanding. "

Illustration emphasis

emphasis noun

/ˈɛmfəsɪs/

Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.

"He paused for emphasis before saying who had won."

Illustration reminded

reminded verb

/ɹəˈmaɪndɪd/

To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).

"The photo of my old school reminded me of my favorite teacher. "

Illustration turning

turning verb

[ˈtɜː.nɪŋ] [ˈtɝ.nɪŋ]

(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

"The car was turning left at the intersection. "

Illustration criticism

criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

Illustration walking

walking verb

/ˈwɔːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɔkɪŋ/

To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.

"To walk briskly for an hour every day is to keep fit."

Illustration wittily

wittily adverb

/ˈwɪtɪli/ /ˈwɪdəli/

In a witty manner; using wit

"The student wittily answered the difficult question, earning a smile from the teacher. "