pointy-toed
Definition
Adjective: 1. Having a pointed toe: Describes footwear, typically shoes or boots, where the front end (the toe) tapers to a distinct point rather than being rounded or square.
Usage
- Used primarily as an adjective to modify nouns like "shoes," "boots," or "heels."
- It describes a specific style or shape of the toe area of footwear.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She wore elegant, pointy-toed heels to the party.
- Fashion in the 1960s often featured pointy-toed boots.
- I find pointy-toed shoes less comfortable for walking long distances.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in fashion, retail, and historical costume descriptions to specify a shoe's design.
- It can imply a certain aesthetic, such as being formal, stylish, or reminiscent of a particular era (e.g., the 1950s or medieval periods).
Variants and Related Words
- Pointed-toe: A less common variant with the same meaning.
- He prefers pointed-toe dress shoes.
- Winklepickers (noun, chiefly British): A specific style of extremely long and pointed shoes fashionable in the 1950s and 1960s.
Synonyms
- Sharp-toed: Having a sharply pointed toe.
- Tapered-toe: Describing a toe that narrows to a point.
Antonyms
- Round-toed: Having a toe that is circular in shape.
- Square-toed: Having a toe that is broad and squared off.
- Open-toed: Having no covering over the toes.
Adjective
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having a pointed toe
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pointy-toed shoes
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