Added 9 October 2026 settled /ˈsɛtl̩d/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsEveryday Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about settled at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Established or decided beyond dispute or doubt. with details of the wedding settled she could now sleep at night Established in a desired position or place; not moving about. nomads...absorbed among the settled people Inhabited by colonists. Related Words: calmestablishedaccomplisheddetermineddefinitesetsituatedbaseddefinedinhabitedappointedpreconcerted Back to today's word