peaked
adjective (1)
\ ˈpēkt
also ˈpē-kəd
\
also ˈpē-kəd
\
Definition of peaked
(Entry 1 of 2)
: having a peak : pointed
peaked lapels a peaked hill
peaked
adjective (2)
peak·ed
| \ ˈpē-kəd
also ˈpi-kəd
\
also ˈpi-kəd
\
Definition of peaked (Entry 2 of 2)
: being pale and wan or emaciated : sickly
Other Words from peaked
Adjective (1)
peakedness
\
ˈpēk(t)-nəs
, ˈpē-kəd-nəs
\
noun
, ˈpē-kəd-nəs
\
noun
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“Peaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaked. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.
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peaked
adjective
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Kids Definition of peaked
(Entry 1 of 2)
: having a point or a prominent end
peaked
adjective
peak·ed
| \ ˈpē-kəd
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Kids Definition of peaked (Entry 2 of 2)
: looking pale and sick
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