settled
Americanadjective
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fixed or established; unlikely to change.
Like most of us, he has settled habits and opinions.
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agreed upon; decided.
the rules of settled grammatical usage.
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having inhabitants or settlers.
settled regions of the country.
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having a permanent residence; not wandering.
In time the Israelites became a settled people.
Related Words
See staid.
Etymology
Origin of settled
First recorded in 1550–60; settle 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Settled in his office chair, he recalled with obvious pleasure that not so long ago, some of Canada's top scientists had sat with him around that very desk, ready to take on a scientific mystery.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
Settled in a working-class Los Angeles neighborhood, invalid parent and rebellious child clash: Anne “never so much as misted an eye when Louisa could see,” Choi writes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025
Settled peoples like the Jin and Song had long incited these nomadic groups against one another, adding to the turmoil of incessant clan raids.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Settled in, Charles was able to eke out a living by gigging long nights in various after-hours clubs.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2023
"Settled in with Daoud. Got a cushion all to himself by the window. Come on and tickle his chin."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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