peaked

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adjective (1)

ˈpēkt

also

ˈpē-kəd

Synonyms of peaked next

: having a peak : pointed

peaked lapels

a peaked hill

peakedness

ˈpēk(t)-nəs

ˈpē-kəd-nəs

noun

peaked

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adjective (2)

peak·ed ˈpē-kəd

also

ˈpi-kəd

: being pale and wan or emaciated : sickly

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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Adjective

It’s got a long slit up the back, peaked lapels, and a removable belt. —

Clint Davis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 Steve Madden Trench Coat With wide peaked lapels,side pockets, and an adjustable waist belt, this trench will make a style statement this season. —

Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 The 25-year-old pop star attended the storied fashion house’s presentation Tuesday at the Paris headquarters of UNESCO, showing off a lot of leg in a brilliantly white double-breasted jacket with a peaked collar that hit at her upper thigh. —

John Russell, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024 The renderings showed a main building with a peaked roof echoing the nearby mountains and a walking path in the shape of a dog's bone. —

Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for peaked