settled
pronunciation
How to pronounce settled in British English:
UK [ˈsetld]
How to pronounce settled in American English:
US [ ˈsetld]
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- Adjective:
- established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
- established in a desired position or place; not moving about
- inhabited by colonists
- clearly defined
- not changeable
Word Origin
- settled (adj.)
- "firmly fixed," also "quiet, orderly, steady," 1550s, past participle adjective from settle (v.).
Example
- 1. The truth is that most have a settled home life and stable relationships .
- 2. As I settled into my chair , a feeling of sadness overwhelmed me .
- 3. Moreover , once the particles in the capsules have settled down they stay put .
- 4. American diplomats furiously reject this suggestion , arguing that kosovo 's status must be settled now .
- 5. Once I got the playboy mansion in los angeles in 1971 and settled in , there was less reason to travel .