POINT-BLANK
Dictionary entry overview: What does point-blank mean?
• POINT-BLANK (adjective)
The adjective POINT-BLANK has 2 senses:
1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
2. close enough to go straight to the target
Familiarity information: POINT-BLANK used as an adjective is rare.
• POINT-BLANK (adverb)
The adverb POINT-BLANK has 1 sense:
1. in a direct and unequivocal manner
Familiarity information: POINT-BLANK used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• POINT-BLANK (adjective)
Meaning:
Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms:
straight-from-the-shoulder; point-blank; free-spoken; frank; forthright; candid; outspoken; plainspoken; blunt
Context examples:
blunt talking and straight shooting / a blunt New England farmer / I gave them my candid opinion / forthright criticism / a forthright approach to the problem / tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank / it is possible to be outspoken without being rude / plainspoken and to the point / a point-blank accusation
Similar:
direct (extended senses; direct in means or manner or behavior or language or action)
Meaning:
Close enough to go straight to the target
Context examples:
point-blank range / a point-blank shot
Similar:
direct (direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short)
• POINT-BLANK (adverb)
Meaning:
In a direct and unequivocal manner
Context example:
I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job
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