He decided to lead a more settled life with his partner.
His house was the only settled home I had as a child.
Cats are creatures of habit - they seem to appreciate a settled routine.
There has been a period of settled weather.
3.
comfortable and at home
After a few years of being a diplomat, she still didn't feel settled.
I still don't feel settled here.
I am very settled in my job and I don't want to leave.
His house was the only settled home I had as a child.
Cats are creatures of habit – they seem to appreciate a settled routine.
More idioms containing
settled
the dust has settled
Examples of 'settled' in a sentence
settled
Settled partners work on fitness plans together and feel closer.
The Sun (2013)
Settled couples realise the difference between what they want and what they need from each other.
The Sun (2016)
Settled partners see each other in a more loving light.
The Sun (2013)
Settled couples learn there is further for the relationship to go.
The Sun (2013)
Settled partners realise the relationship still has more to give.
The Sun (2014)
Settled couples feel like a real team again.
The Sun (2013)
Settled partners put the fun back into love.
The Sun (2013)
Settled couples feel closer to each other.
The Sun (2010)
Settled partners need to work on the friendship side of love.
The Sun (2013)
Settled couples agree on the way forward for a relationship.
The Sun (2010)
Settled partners make new and exciting property plans together.
The Sun (2014)
Settled couples realise the difference between what they want and need from each other.
The Sun (2016)
Settled partners make bolder plans for the future.
The Sun (2010)
Settled partners have more to learn about each other.
The Sun (2012)
Settled partners have exciting news to share with friends and family.
The Sun (2014)
Settled partners have exciting news to share.
The Sun (2013)
Settled couples make plans and promises.
The Sun (2010)
Settled couples make an exciting announcement.
The Sun (2010)
Settled couples agree on future plans.
The Sun (2014)
In other languages
settled
British English: settled ADJECTIVE
If you have a settled way of life, you stay in one place, in one job, or with one person, rather than moving around or changing.
He decided to lead a more settled life with his partner.
American English: settled
Brazilian Portuguese: estabelecido
Chinese: 稳定的
European Spanish: estable
French: rangé
German: sesshaft
Italian: stabile
Japanese: 安定した
Korean: 안정된
European Portuguese: estabelecido
Latin American Spanish: estable
All related terms of 'settled'
settle
If people settle an argument or problem , or if something settles it, they solve it, for example by making a decision about who is right or about what to do.
settle in
If you settle in , you become used to living in a new place, doing a new job , or going to a new school .
settle on
If you settle on a particular thing, you choose it after considering other possible choices .
settle up
When you settle up , you pay a bill or a debt .
settle for
If you settle for something, you choose or accept it, especially when it is not what you really want but there is nothing else available .
the dust has settled
said to mean that a situation has become calmer and steadier after a series of confusing or chaotic events
settle down
When someone settles down , they start living a quiet life in one place, especially when they get married or buy a house .
settle with
to pay a debt or bill to
settle a claim
If an insurer settles a claim it pays money to a policyholder for the occurrence of a loss or risk against which they were insured .
1 (adjective)
His house was the only settled home I had as a child.
Synonyms
balanced
established
permanent
a permanent job
sustained
enduring
Their chance meeting was the start of an enduring friendship.
long-standing
a long-standing dispute
2 (adjective)
After a few years of being a diplomat she still didn't feel settled.
Synonyms
content
I'm perfectly content with the way the campaign has gone.
contented
Whenever I return to this place I feel happy and contented.
satisfied
our satisfied customers
comfortable
Lie down on your bed and make yourself comfortable.
fulfilled
I feel more fulfilled doing this than ever before.
at ease
It is essential to feel at ease with your therapist.
willing to accept
Additional synonyms
in the sense of at ease
Definition
in a relaxed attitude or frame of mind
It is essential to feel at ease with your therapist.
Synonyms
relaxed,
secure,
comfortable,
informal,
laid-back (informal),
easy,
free and easy
in the sense of comfortable
Definition
free from trouble or pain
Lie down on your bed and make yourself comfortable.
Synonyms
at ease,
happy,
at home,
contented,
relaxed,
serene
in the sense of contented
Definition
satisfied with one's situation or life
Whenever I return to this place I feel happy and contented.
Synonyms
satisfied,
happy,
pleased,
content,
comfortable,
glad,
cheerful,
at ease,
thankful,
gratified,
serene,
at peace
Synonyms of 'settled'
settled
Explore 'settled' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of enduring
Definition
long-lasting
Their chance meeting was the start of an enduring friendship.
Synonyms
long-lasting,
lasting,
living,
continuing,
remaining,
firm,
surviving,
permanent,
constant,
steady,
prevailing,
persisting,
abiding,
perennial,
durable,
immortal,
steadfast,
unwavering,
immovable,
imperishable,
unfaltering
in the sense of fulfilled
I feel more fulfilled doing this than ever before.
Synonyms
satisfied,
happy,
pleased,
content,
contented,
gratified
in the sense of long-standing
Definition
existing for a long time
a long-standing dispute
Synonyms
established,
fixed,
enduring,
abiding,
long-lasting,
long-lived,
long-established,
time-honoured
in the sense of permanent
Definition
not expected to change
a permanent job
Synonyms
long-term,
established,
secure,
stable,
steady,
long-lasting
in the sense of satisfied
our satisfied customers
Synonyms
contented,
happy,
content,
fulfilled,
appeased,
gratified,
pacified,
pleased
All related terms of 'settled'
settle
resolve, work out, remedy, reconcile, clear up
settle in
get used to something, adapt, accustom yourself, become acquainted, become acclimatized
settle up
pay (up), pay the bill, square up
settle down
put down roots, get married, have a home, stop moving from place to place
settle for something
accept, take, stand for, tolerate, put up with
settle down to something
get down to, focus on, set about, attack, begin to tackle