adj
Uncommon
peaked
peekt
Peaked (adj) means having a pointed top or a raised point. Example: “The cabin had a steeply peaked roof to shed snow.”
adj
1
Having a pointed top or a raised point.
"The cabin had a steeply peaked roof to shed snow."
2
Looking pale, tired, or unwell.
"You look a bit peaked — are you coming down with something?"
How to use peaked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "pointed at the top" or, informally, "looking pale and sickly".
When to use it
The "sickly" sense is old-fashioned and mostly heard in American English.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more peaked
- Superlative
- most peaked
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The cabin had a steeply _____ roof to shed snow.
Etymology
See the entry for peak (Etymology 2).
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What does “peaked” mean?
The word “peaked” means having a pointed top or a raised point. In plain terms, either "pointed at the top" or, informally, "looking pale and sickly".
How do you pronounce “peaked”?
“Peaked” is pronounced peekt (/piːkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “peaked” in a sentence?
Here is “peaked” used in a sentence: “The cabin had a steeply peaked roof to shed snow.”
What part of speech is “peaked”?
“Peaked” is an adjective.
Is “peaked” a common word?
“Peaked” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “peaked” have?
“Peaked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a pointed top or a raised point.
