adjective/verb (past tense)
no auge; decadente; com pico
1. Having reached the highest point or maximum level
The singer's career peaked in the 1990s.
A carreira da cantora chegou ao auge nos anos 1990.
2. Having a sickly, unhealthy appearance; looking ill or exhausted
You look peaked after your illness.
Você parece doente/abatido depois de sua enfermidade.
3. Having a peaked or pointed shape, especially referring to a cap or hat with a visor
He wore a peaked cap to shield his eyes from the sun.
Ele usava um boné com pico/aba para proteger os olhos do sol.
4. Verb: past tense of 'peak' - to reach the maximum point
Sales peaked during the holiday season.
As vendas atingiram o pico durante a temporada de férias.
In American English, 'peaked' often refers to reaching maximum success or popularity, commonly used in discussions about careers and trends. The meaning 'looking ill' is more common in British and Irish English. In Brazil, the term is increasingly used in business and entertainment contexts to describe when something has reached its highest point and may decline. The 'peaked cap' reference is popular in both cultures for describing a specific style of hat with a stiff brim.
Related Idioms & Phrases
peaked too early - atingiu o auge cedo demais
looks peaked - parece doente/abatido
peaked interest - interesse no máximo
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