How to Spell Peaked My Interest?

When you hear this phrase, you might assume it's “peaked my interest” or even “peeked.” But it's neither of those—the correct word in this context is “piqued,” meaning “to excite or stimulate.” Using the wrong word is a common mistake, both because of how obscure a word “piqued” is and because it sounds just like “ ...

Is it peak or pique your interest?

peak/ peek/ pique

Peak is a topmost point, such as a mountain peak, or to reach that point: We're sort of at peak demand right now. Finally, pique is to upset or excite someone. You will sometimes see peek one's interest for pique one's interest, but don't be fooled.

How do you spell peaked like peaked my interest?

The answer is piqued—and here's why. Pique means, among other senses, “to excite (interest, curiosity, etc.),” as in the suspenseful movie trailer piqued my curiosity.

Chloe Bennett

Chloe Bennett

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