adj
piqued
peekt
Piqued (adj) means Mildly annoyed or offended, especially because of a perceived slight to one's pride. Example: “She felt piqued when her idea was dismissed without discussion.”
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Mildly annoyed or offended, especially because of a perceived slight to one's pride.
"She felt piqued when her idea was dismissed without discussion."
"He gave a piqued sigh and left the meeting early."
How to use piqued
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling a bit stung or irritated, usually over something touching your ego or pride.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "peaked" (reached a high point) or "peeked" (took a quick look) — all three sound alike but mean very different things.
Easily confused with
peaked →
peeked
Common pairings
piqued interest
feel piqued
a piqued reaction
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more piqued
- Superlative
- most piqued
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Rhymes for piqued
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What does “piqued” mean?
The word “piqued” means mildly annoyed or offended, especially because of a perceived slight to one's pride. In plain terms, feeling a bit stung or irritated, usually over something touching your ego or pride.
How do you pronounce “piqued”?
“Piqued” is pronounced peekt (/piːkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “piqued” in a sentence?
Here is “piqued” used in a sentence: “She felt piqued when her idea was dismissed without discussion.”
What part of speech is “piqued”?
“Piqued” is an adjective.
