26984 words

settled

5 definitions β€’ 6 examples
1
If you feel settled in a job, school, etc., you have become familiar with it and are comfortable and happy there:

Examples:

Now that the children are settled at school, we don't really want to move again.
Although I worked there for over a year, I never really felt settled.
2

Examples:

After many years of travelling around, we're now enjoying a more settled life.
3
Settled weather is calm and unlikely to change:

Examples:

It looks as if we are in for a settled spell this week.
4
living in one place and not likely to move:

Examples:

After living in several countries, we’re now enjoying a more settled life.
5
comfortable and happy in a place or situation:

Examples:

Although I lived there for over a year, I never really felt settled in that apartment.

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