Settled Definition & Meaning

settled
adjective
  1. established or decided beyond dispute or doubt; "with details of the wedding settled she could now sleep at night"
  2. established in a desired position or place; not moving about; "nomads...absorbed among the settled people"; "settled areas"; "I don't feel entirely settled here"; "the advent of settled civilization"
  3. inhabited by colonists
  4. not changeable; "a period of settled weather"

"Settled" in song lyrics

See how settled is used in real songs:

  • "Banging the heavy metal, cuz beef is never settled"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot
  • "And are we really rich, at peace and settled?"
    Afu-Ra — Readjustment
  • "That's right, purple haze, white widow, yeah, get me settled"
    Afu-Ra — Only U

Usage tips for "settled"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "settled" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for settled to find words that pair well.

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