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

Having a pointed top or a raised point.

"The cabin had a steeply peaked roof to shed snow."

Looking pale, tired, or unwell.

"You look a bit peaked — are you coming down with something?"

How to use peaked

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Word forms

more peaked comparative, more peaked comparative, most peaked superlative, most peaked superlative

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Etymology

See peak (Etymology 2).

Rhymes for peaked

naked baked raked caked leaked soaked staked flaked tweaked cloaked

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Frequently asked questions

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.