settled

settled
UK [ˈset(ə)ld] / US adjective
1) [never before noun] no longer worried or nervous because you are in a more familiar or permanent situation

I need to feel more settled before making that decision.

2) if something is settled, people have made a decision about it

I'm glad the arrangements are all settled.

3) [usually before noun] if you have a settled way of life, you stay permanently in one place or job or with one person
4) not changing or likely to change

The weather should become more settled next week.


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