peaked

1 of 2

adjective (1)

: having a peak : pointed
peaked lapels
a peaked hill
peakedness
ˈpēk(t)-nəs How to pronounce peaked (audio)
ˈpē-kəd-nəs
noun

peaked

2 of 2

adjective (2)

peak·​ed ˈpē-kəd How to pronounce peaked (audio)
also
ˈpi-kəd How to pronounce peaked (audio)
: being pale and wan or emaciated : sickly

Examples of peaked in a Sentence

Adjective (1) the church's peaked spire is a prominent feature of the town's skyline Adjective (2) you probably should go home, as you're looking awfully peaked I'm feeling a little peaked, so I'm going to lie down
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Adjective
This tweed jacket is a close lookalike for Stewart’s, thanks to the double-breasted fit, peaked lapels, and golden buttons. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025 For his part, Law, who will premiere his own film this week, provided an excellently convincing argument in the fiery northern Mediterranean man-fashion white-dinner-jacket debate that a double-breasted’s peaked lapels should each properly be the dimension of an aircraft carrier deck. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 This suede jacket has an angled front zipper, peaked lapels, shoulder epaulets, and a variety of zippered and welt pockets. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Natural, exposed, interior granite boulders, towering peaked ceilings that mimic the Sierra skyline, three indoor water features and a floor-to-roof stone fireplace all enhance the structure’s mountain aesthetic. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peaked

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (2)

peak entry 4

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1800, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peaked was in the 14th century

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“Peaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaked. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

peaked

1 of 2 adjective
: having a peak : pointed
a peaked roof

peaked

2 of 2 adjective
peak·​ed ˈpē-kəd How to pronounce peaked (audio)
: looking pale and sick

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