as in pointed
tapering to a thin tip
the church's peaked spire is a prominent feature of the town's skyline
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as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
you probably should go home, as you're looking awfully peaked
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
I'm feeling a little peaked, so I'm going to lie down
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Recent Examples of peaked
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Moore says that’s the opposite at 95 Jobs Lane, where one of the grandest spots is the primary suite — which sits at the top of the house, under the high ceilings of its peaked roof, and has a terrace that spans the length with a view of the backyard and the pool.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 17 Mar. 2025
Sporting a red Valentino blazer with peaked lapels and a matching sash, along with a slim pair of flared trousers, Domingo showed that even the most formulaic outfit can still be playful.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
This olive green style is reminiscent of one Gwyneth Paltrow wore, and it’s finished with oversized peaked lapels, buttoned tabs at the shoulders and chest, and a belt with D-ring buckles.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
One unusual feature of Chesterton’s bandstand is its octagon shape and peaked roof.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Moore says that’s the opposite at 95 Jobs Lane, where one of the grandest spots is the primary suite — which sits at the top of the house, under the high ceilings of its peaked roof, and has a terrace that spans the length with a view of the backyard and the pool.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 17 Mar. 2025
Sporting a red Valentino blazer with peaked lapels and a matching sash, along with a slim pair of flared trousers, Domingo showed that even the most formulaic outfit can still be playful.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
This olive green style is reminiscent of one Gwyneth Paltrow wore, and it’s finished with oversized peaked lapels, buttoned tabs at the shoulders and chest, and a belt with D-ring buckles.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Peaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaked. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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