Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pointy-headed
Adjective
/ˈpɔɪntiˌhɛdɪd/
Definition
Having a head that tapers to a point, often used metaphorically to describe intellectuals or bookish individuals.
Examples
- She always thought of him as a pointy-headed professor lost in his books.
- The pointy-headed critics praised the research but failed to consider its practical implications.
Meaning
The term ‘pointy-headed’ often refers to someone who is overly intellectual, typically someone with a scholarly appearance or manner.
Synonyms
- Intellectual
- Scholarly
- Pedantic
- Bookish
