: 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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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
The Canadian government emphasizes the importance of winter tires in such conditions, advising drivers to look for the peaked mountain with snowflake symbol when purchasing.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The blazer also included peaked lapels, long sleeves, side flap pockets and button-front closure.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
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
The Canadian government emphasizes the importance of winter tires in such conditions, advising drivers to look for the peaked mountain with snowflake symbol when purchasing.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The blazer also included peaked lapels, long sleeves, side flap pockets and button-front closure.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peaked
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“Peaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaked. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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