cheeked
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /tʃiːkt/
KK: /tʃikd/
adjective
Definition
Having a specific type or quality related to the cheeks.
Example
She had rosy cheeked features that made her look youthful.
Conversation
I just saw a picture of her baby, and he has such cheeked little cheeks!
Aww, that sounds adorable!
I know, right? Those cheeked faces are just so cute.
Definitely! They always make me smile.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
faced
visaged
mugged
Antonyms
plain
featureless
unadorned
verb
Definition
To have touched or struck someone lightly on the cheek, or to have made a gesture of affection or playfulness towards someone.
Example
He cheeked his friend playfully during the game.
Tense Forms
Past: cheeked
Past Participle: cheeked
Conversation
Did you see how he just cheeked the teacher during class?
Yeah, it was so unexpected!
I thought he might get in trouble for that.
Root Explanation
Cheeked → The word is derived from "cheek" (from Old English *ceace*, meaning the side of the face) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating possession or having). Thus, "cheeked" refers to having cheeks or being characterized by cheeks.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'cheek' which refers to the side of the face, and remember that 'cheeked' means having cheeks.
Visually Confused Words
cleeked
checked
cheke
acheweed