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Definition of peaked

peaked

/piːkt/
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• adjective

1

Having a pointed top, summit, or projecting visor.

Example

"The historic cottage was easily recognizable by its steeply peaked roof and stone chimney."

2

Looking pale, wan, thin, or sickly, as from illness or exhaustion.

Example

"She looked a bit peaked after recovering from the flu all week."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Peaked" is a heteronym: when meaning "having a pointed top or visor," it is pronounced as one syllable (/piːkt/), whereas when meaning "pale, sickly, or emaciated," it is traditionally pronounced as two syllables (/ˈpiːkɪd/).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peaked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peaked
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