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
The blazer also included peaked lapels, long sleeves, side flap pockets and button-front closure. Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025 The monastery is also home to pink-robe-wearing novice monks, who train at Taung Kalat, and yetis, or hermit monks, who glide in their peaked caps in quiet contemplation across the precariously balanced complex. Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025 Get in on the trend with this oversized fleece coat, which has a double-breasted silhouette, wide peaked lapels, and side pockets. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 The designer also renovated the bi-level Infinito Suite, resulting in a private terrace and jacuzzi on the highest point of the property and narrow peaked windows inspired by the cathedral shapes found along the Amalfi Coast. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Peaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaked. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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