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peaked¹ Definition

peaked (pēkt, pēkid)

adjective

having or ending in a peak; pointed

peaked² Definition

peaked (kid)

adjective

thin and drawn, or weak and wan, as from illness

Etymology: < peak

peaked² Related Forms

peak·ed·ness noun

peaked Synonyms

peaked

modif.

  1. Sharp

    pointed, topped, triangle-topped; see sharp 1.

  2. *Appearing ill

    sickly, ailing, poorly, drawn, wan, sallow, haggard, pallid; see also pale 1, sick.

peaked Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • cap: I bought for Jill a peaked cap with a solar panel at the back.
  • arch: South wall: peaked arch to main doorway, in limestone.
  • hat: He was clothed all in green and wore a high, peaked green hat upon his head and green spectacles over his eyes.
  • roof: Circular wooden chimney projects from center of slightly peaked roof.
  • mountain: At the foot of a peaked, woody mountain, the coast makes a deep indent, roughly semicircular.
  • hood: We have added a close fitting volume adjustable peaked hood that stows away in the fleece lined collar.

Modifying Another Word

slightly: Circular wooden chimney projects from center of slightly peaked roof.

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