In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
POINTLESS
pointless, unpointed
(adjective) not having a point especially a sharp point; “my pencils are all pointless”
scoreless, goalless, hitless, pointless
(adjective) having no points scores; “a scoreless inning”
otiose, pointless, purposeless, senseless, superfluous, wasted
(adjective) serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being; “otiose lines in a play”; “advice is wasted words”; “a pointless remark”; “a life essentially purposeless”; “senseless violence”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
pointless (comparative more pointless, superlative most pointless)
Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
(mathematics) Without points.
Synonyms
• (having no point or tip): blunt, dull, obtuse
• (having no purpose): needless, purposeless, redundant, superfluous
• (mathematics: without points): point-free
Antonyms
• (not sharp): pointed, sharp
• (having no purpose): useful, pointful
Source: Wiktionary
Point"less, a.
Definition: Having no point; blunt; wanting keenness; obtuse; as, a pointless sword; a pointless remark.
Syn.
– Blunt; obtuse, dull; stupid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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