pointedly
US /ˈpɔɪn.t̬ɪd.li/
UK /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd.li/
副詞
きっぱりと, わざとらしく, 意味ありげに
in a direct and unambiguous manner, often with a hint of criticism or emphasis
例:
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She looked at him pointedly, waiting for an explanation.
彼女は彼をきっぱりと見て、説明を待った。
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He cleared his throat pointedly to get their attention.
彼は注意を引くためにわざとらしく咳払いをした。