pointedly
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/ˈpɔɪntɪdli/
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/ˈpɔɪntɪdli/
to do something in a way that shows clearly what you mean, often to criticize
She pointedly looked at her watch, signaling that it was time to leave.
她故意看了看手表,示意该离开了。