point-blank

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [point blangk]
- /pɔɪnt blæŋk/
- /pɔɪnt blæŋk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [point blangk]
- /pɔɪnt blæŋk/

Definitions of point-blank word

adjective point-blank aimed or fired straight at the mark especially from close range; direct. 1
adjective point-blank straightforward, plain, or explicit: a point-blank denial. 1
adverb point-blank with a direct aim; directly; straight. 1
adverb point-blank bluntly; frankly: She told him point-blank that he was not welcome. 1
adjective point-blank range: close 1
adjective point-blank outright, blunt 1

See all 19 definitions of point-blank

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Origin of point-blank

First appearance:

before 1565

One of the 32% oldest English words

First recorded in 1565-75

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Point-blank

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Point-blank

point-blank popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for point-blank

adv point-blank

at once — If you do something at once, you do it immediately.
in plain english — in clear and simple language
instanter — immediately; at once.

adj point-blank

law-abiding — obeying or keeping the law; obedient to law: law-abiding citizens.
linear — of, consisting of, or using lines: linear design.

adjective point-blank

direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
downright — thorough; absolute; out-and-out: a downright falsehood.
flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
outspoken — uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.

adverb point-blank

flatly — absolutely and without qualification: Our offer was flatly rejected.
lineally — (genealogy) By direct descent.

All 11 Synonyms of point-blank