How to Pronounce "piqued"
word
ˈpikt
PEEKT
pˈiːkd
PEEKT
Definition
'Piqued' means to have stimulated someone's interest or curiosity, or to have offended their pride or feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpikt
British English
pˈiːkd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEEKT
UK
PEEKT
Listen in Context
Her strange comment piqued my curiosity.
The mysterious smell piqued his interest.
He felt piqued after being ignored in the meeting.
Your story really piqued my interest — tell me more!