cheeked

1 of 2

adjective

ˈchēkt 

: having cheeks of a specified nature

—used in combination

rosy-cheeked

cheeked

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of cheek entry 2

Examples of cheeked in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Meta’s Muse agent mascot, named Jolly, is a fuzzy, chubby, rosy-cheeked creature that’s part-Labubu, part-Squishmallow. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Tousle-haired, rosy-cheeked and 10 inches tall, Topo Gigio was remarkably lifelike — equipped with a moving mouth and blinking eyes. — Kaja Andric, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

The trio of Plethodon salamanders, the southern gray-cheeked, red-cheeked and red-legged salamanders, were once thought to be regional variations of the same species. — Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026

The project isn’t far from Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, a major tourist destination for the community and home for critters like the golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1552, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cheeked

• apple-cheeked

Rhymes for cheeked

• critiqued
• beaked
• creaked
• eked
• freaked
• leaked
• peaked
• peeked
• piqued
• reeked
• shrieked
• sneaked