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settled

adjective

Simple meaning

Comfortable and at ease.

Pronunciation

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sehtuhld

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ˈsɛtəld

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.

Used this way, settled is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use settled

  • “With details of the wedding settled she could now sleep at night.”adjective

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • settleverbBase word

    Settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • settlernounPerson or profession

    A person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country.

  • settlementnounDerived noun · specialist

    A body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland.

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Antonyms

Sense: comfortable and at ease

unsettled

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