peaked

1 of 3

adjective (1)

ˈpēkt 

also

ˈpē-kəd 

: having a peak : pointed

peaked lapels

a peaked hill

peakedness

ˈpēk(t)-nəs 

ˈpē-kəd-nəs

noun

peaked

2 of 3

adjective (2)

peak·​ed ˈpē-kəd 

also

ˈpi-kəd 

: being pale and wan or emaciated : sickly

peakedness

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noun

peaked·​ness ˈpēk(t)nə̇s 

-kə̇dn-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being peaked

specifically : the degree to which conditions that constitute a peak in a frequency curve are present

Synonyms of peaked

Adjective (1)

• pointed
• tipped
• sharp

Adjective (2)

• pallid
• paled
• pale

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In total, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the primary bedroom featuring soaring, peaked ceilings. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 May 2026

First, egg whites are whisked carefully to make a stiff-peaked meringue. —Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026

Fowler-Nicolosi more or less peaked as a redshirt freshman. —Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026

The design is modern and clean-lined with soaring peaked ceilings, lots of dark wood, soothing white and neutral accents and, importantly, private outdoor space. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (2)

peak entry 4

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1804, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for peaked

• critiqued
• beaked
• cheeked
• creaked
• eked
• freaked
• leaked
• peeked
• piqued
• reeked
• shrieked
• sneaked

Kids Definition

peaked

1 of 2 adjective

ˈpēkt 

also

ˈpē-kəd 

: having a peak : pointed

a peaked roof

peaked

2 of 2 adjective

peak·​ed ˈpē-kəd 

: looking pale and sick