peaked

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adjective (1)

ˈpēkt How to pronounce peaked (audio)
also
ˈpē-kəd How to pronounce peaked (audio)
Synonyms of peaked
: having a peak : pointed
peaked lapels
a peaked hill
peakedness
ˈpēk(t)-nəs How to pronounce peaked (audio)
ˈpē-kəd-nəs
noun

peaked

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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

peaked

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past tense and past participle of peak entry 2, peak entry 4, peak entry 5

peakedness

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noun

peaked·​ness ˈpēk(t)nə̇s How to pronounce peakedness (audio)
-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

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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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The peaked corners at the top of the stadium are also intentional, paying homage to the original. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Each side of the Parrish’s building is interesting, and guests entered from an unexpected corner on Saturday night, under the double-peaked roof. — Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for peaked

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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

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The first known use of peaked was in the 14th century

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“Peaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaked. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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peaked

1 of 2 adjective
ˈpēkt How to pronounce peaked (audio)
also
ˈpē-kəd How to pronounce peaked (audio)
: 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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