What is another word for Peakish?

Pronunciation: [pˈiːkɪʃ] (IPA)

The word 'peakish' means tired, unwell, or somewhat sickly. Some synonyms of peakish include "languid", "pale", "peaky", "puny", "run-down", "sapped", "sickly", "weakened", "wilted", and "worn-out". These words indicate a loss of energy and strength, and a state of being unwell. If someone describes themselves as feeling peakish, it means that they are not at their best and might need rest or medical attention. Using synonyms for peakish can help to describe a situation or person's state of health and help us to better understand their needs.

What are the hypernyms for Peakish?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Peakish

Her skin as soft as Lemster wool, As white as snow on Peakish Hull, Or swan that swims in Trent.
"The Complete Essays of C. D. Warner"
Charles Dudley Warner
Her feature all as fresh aboue, As is the grasse that grows by Doue, as lyth as lasse of Kent: Her skin as soft as Lemster wooll, As white as snow on Peakish hull, or Swanne that swims in Trent.
"Minor Poems of Michael Drayton"
Michael Drayton
The landlady and her daughter thought he was rather Peakish, but he had not complained.
"Tommy and Grizel"
J.M. Barrie

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