peaked
/piːkt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having a peak or peaks.
Adjective
Examples
The wizard wore a peaked cap.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Sickly-looking, peaky.
Adjective
Examples
2000, Toshio Mori and Lawson Fusao Inada, Unfinished Message: Selected Works of Toshio Mori, p. 149,
She looked peaked and tired ever since he had volunteered for the army.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “peaked” mean?
Having a peak or peaks.
Is “peaked” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.