peaked

[ peekt, pee-kid ]

/ pikt, ˈpi kɪd /

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adjective

having a peak: a peaked cap.

Origin of peaked

First recorded in 1400–50, peaked is from the late Middle English word pekyd. See peak¹, -ed³

Words nearby peaked

peak flow meter, peak load, peak programme meter, peak time, peake, peaked, peaker plant, peaky, peal, peale, peamouth

Definition for peaked (2 of 4)

peaked ²

[ pee-kid ]

/ ˈpi kɪd /

adjective

pale and drawn in appearance so as to suggest illness or stress; wan and sickly.

Origin of peaked

peak² + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM peaked

peak·ed·ly, adverb peak·ed·ness, noun

Definition for peaked (3 of 4)

peak ¹

[ peek ]

/ pik /

noun

the pointed top of a mountain or ridge.

a mountain with a pointed summit.

the pointed top of anything.

the highest or most important point or level: the peak of her political career.

the maximum point, degree, or volume of anything: Oil prices reached their peak last year.

a time of the day or year when traffic, use, demand, etc., is greatest and charges, fares, or the like are at the maximum: Early evening is the peak on commuter railroads.

the higher fare, charges, etc., during such a period: If you fly during the Christmas holidays, you'll have to pay peak.

Physics.

the maximum value of a quantity during a specified time interval: a voltage peak.
the maximum power consumed or produced by a unit or group of units in a stated period of time.

a projecting point: the peak of a man's beard.

widow's peak.

a projecting front piece, or visor, of a cap.

Phonetics. nucleus(def 8a).

Nautical.

the contracted part of a ship's hull at the bow or the stern.
the upper after corner of a sail that is extended by a gaff.
the outer extremity of a gaff.

verb (used without object)

to project in a peak.

to attain a peak of activity, development, popularity, etc.: The artist peaked in the 1950s.

verb (used with object)

Nautical. to raise the after end of (a yard, gaff, etc.) to or toward an angle above the horizontal.

adjective

Also on-peak. being at the point of maximum frequency, intensity, use, etc.; busiest or most active: Hotel rooms are most expensive during the peak travel seasons.

constituting the highest or maximum level, volume, etc.; optimal; prime: a machine running at peak performance.

Origin of peak

1520–30; perhaps < Middle Low German pēk pick, pike

SYNONYMS FOR peak

2, 4 pinnacle.

4 acme, zenith.

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ANTONYMS FOR peak

4 abyss, nadir.

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OTHER WORDS FROM peak

peak·less, adjective peak·like, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH peak

peak peek pique piqué

Definition for peaked (4 of 4)

peak ²

[ peek ]

/ pik /

verb (used without object)

to become weak, thin, and sickly.

Origin of peak

First recorded in 1500–10; origin uncertain

OTHER WORDS FROM peak

peak·ish, adjective peak·ish·ly, adverb peak·ish·ness, noun

Example sentences from the Web for peaked

In point of fact, the mass vilification of the league, which peaked a month ago, burned out as quickly as it ignited.

How the Media Failed to Nail the NFL |Steve Almond |October 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
His biggest single so far, the Pitbull collaboration “Mmm Yeah,” peaked at No. 49 on the Hot 100.

What Is an ‘Austin Mahone’ and Is It Really Contagious? |Amy Zimmerman |May 28, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
She peaked with a few good songs, but now is riding the wave of promotions, brands, and paparazzi.

The Improbable Rise of Rita Ora: A Guide for the Modern-Day Celebrity |Emma Gannon |May 5, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“Oh, they are with us,” said the leader of the group, a man in his fifties, dressed in camouflage, wearing a peaked military cap.

Are East Ukraine's Cops in Moscow's Pocket? |David Patrikarakos |April 15, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

The song debuted in 2002, a year in which Putin was wildly popular and peaked at 82 percent job approval.

The Making of Brand Putin |Kristen Soltis Anderson |February 13, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The mountains and rocks have a peaked appearance, like a spear pointed at one, as much as to say, "better keep off."

Foot-prints of Travel |Maturin M. Ballou
One of the old officials in peaked caps has called on me solemnly this afternoon.

A Journal of Impressions in Belgium |May Sinclair
The seat seemed to offer itself for his convenience; it formed a sort of niche in the peaked façade of the rock.

Toilers of the Sea |Victor Hugo
A huge cigar was jammed tightly betwixt his teeth, and his peaked cap raked at an alarming angle.

The Dreadnought of the Air |Percy F. Westerman
She threw back her head, peaked her brows over eyes of solemnest reproof, and marched into the house with a Mariquita stride.

More About Peggy |Mrs G. de Horne Vaizey

British Dictionary definitions for peaked (1 of 2)

peaked

/ (piːkt) /

adjective

having a peak; pointed

British Dictionary definitions for peaked (2 of 2)

peak

/ (piːk) /

noun

a pointed end, edge, or projection the peak of a roof

the pointed summit of a mountain

a mountain with a pointed summit

the point of greatest development, strength, etc the peak of his career

a sharp increase in a physical quantity followed by a sharp decreasea voltage peak
the maximum value of this quantity
(as modifier)peak voltage

Also called: visor a projecting piece on the front of some caps

See widow's peak
the pointed end of a beard

nautical

the extreme forward (forepeak) or aft (afterpeak) part of the hull
(of a fore-and-aft quadrilateral sail) the after uppermost corner
the after end of a gaff

verb

(tr) nautical to set (a gaff) or tilt (oars) vertically

to form or reach or cause to form or reach a peak or maximum

adjective

of or relating to a period of highest use or demand, as for watching television, commuting, etc peak viewing hours; peak time

Derived forms of peak

peaky or peakish, adjective

Word Origin for peak

C16: perhaps from pike ², influenced by beak 1; compare Spanish pico, French pic, Middle Low German pēk

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