Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for "inhabited"
Synonyms

inhabited

American  
[in-hab-i-tid] / ɪnˈhæb ɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. having inhabitants; occupied; lived in or on.

    an inhabited island.


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of inhabited

First recorded in 1490–1500; inhabit + -ed 2

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

From 1948 to 1974, as gatekeeper at Airlie Gardens, Evans inhabited a neoclassical Eden where, locally celebrated, she made and sold her work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The work forms part of a broader investigation into the early history of modern reptile groups and the diversity of reptiles that inhabited Triassic seas.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026

Jim Lynch, is the leader of Argyll and Bute Council, which has the highest number of inhabited islands in Scotland.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

He insisted the targeted building was inhabited by "peaceful people with no connection to anyone".

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

These were fay, creatures who inhabited the trees and the rivers, the seas and the hills.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com