settled
/ˈsɛtəld/
adjective
- Living in a stable, permanent home or location; not moving around.
- After years of moving, they finally felt settled in their new house.
- The settled community had been there for generations.
- She prefers a settled life with a regular routine.
- Resolved or decided; no longer causing disagreement or doubt.
- It's a settled fact that the earth orbits the sun.
- After the meeting, the plan was settled and everyone agreed.
- The matter is settled, so we don't need to discuss it further.
- Calm, steady, and not likely to change.
- After the excitement, the baby finally became settled and fell asleep.
- He spoke in a settled, confident tone.
- The weather has been settled all week, with no storms.
- (of a bill or debt) Paid in full.
- All outstanding debts are now settled.
- He wrote a check to get the account settled.
- Make sure the invoice is settled before the end of the month.
verb
- Past tense and past participle of settle.
- The dust settled after the wind stopped.
- They settled the argument peacefully.
- She settled into her chair and opened a book.