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.
Synonym Usage
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 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 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 by the native Chumash approximately 5,000 years ago, the city’s name derives from the Chumash word for “moon.”
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2022
There is a "lot of pressure" among Ukrainians living in the UK to bring as many relatives over as possible, according to Kate Smart, CEO of the advice charity Settled.
From BBC • May 27, 2022
Settled with the company last year for $25,000.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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