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peaky Synonyms
Another word for peaky
Choosing another word for peaky depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Pale, drawn, and appearing slightly unwell, fatigued, or sickly.
Usage Example
"She was looking a bit peaked after working three consecutive night shifts at the hospital."
Strongest
peaked
pale
wan
Strong
sickly
pallid
ashen
sallow
drawn
under the weather
• adjective (Context 2)
Having many sharp points, summits, or prominent peaks; rising to a sharp point.
Usage Example
"The horizon was dominated by a peaked mountain range that caught the last light of dusk."
Strongest
peaked
Strong
pointed
jagged
craggy
spiky
• adjective (Context 3)
Characterized by sharp fluctuations, sudden spikes, or pronounced highs and lows (of a graph, signal, or demand curve).
Usage Example
"Solar and wind power generation can be quite spiky, requiring reliable battery storage to balance the grid."
Strongest
spiky
Strong
fluctuating
uneven
irregular
volatile
Opposites of peaky
The opposite of peaky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
steady
flat
healthy
uniform
robust
level
consistent
stable
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Peaky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/peaky