peaked
/pi:kt/ Cách viết khác : (peaky) /'pi:ki/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a peak or point; coming to a sharp point: Describes something that has a distinct, often pointed, summit or tip.
- Pale and sickly in appearance; looking unwell: Describes a person who appears drawn, pale, or ill.
Examples of Usage
Adjective (Having a peak):
- The wizard wore a tall, peaked hat.
- We hiked to the top of the peaked mountain.
Adjective (Looking unwell):
- You've been working too hard; you look a bit peaked.
- After being sick for a week, she still appeared peaked.
Advanced Usage
- "Peaked" vs. "Peeked": "Peaked" (adjective) should not be confused with "peeked" (past tense of the verb 'peek,' meaning to look quickly or secretly).
- Incorrect: He peaked around the corner.
- Correct: He peeked around the corner. / He looked pale and peaked.
Variants and Related Words
- Peaky (adj): An alternative, chiefly British, form meaning pale and sickly in appearance.
- He's been looking peaky lately.
Synonyms
- For "having a peak": Pointed, spired, conical.
- For "looking unwell": Pale, wan, sickly, pallid, sallow, unwell.
Related Phrases
- To look/feel peaked: A common phrase used to describe someone's unhealthy appearance or feeling.
- I'm feeling a little peaked today; I think I need to rest.
Adjective
- having or rising to a peak
- the peaked ceiling
- the island's peaked hills
- somewhat ill or prone to illness
- my poor ailing grandmother
- feeling a bit indisposed today
- you look a little peaked
- feeling poorly
- a sickly child
- is unwell and can't come to work