📖 Definitions of "Perched"
verb
- 1
To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
"The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder."
- 2
To stay in an elevated position.
- 3
To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
- 4
To inspect cloth using a perch.
adjective
- 1
Situated as if balancing above something.
🔄 Synonyms of "Perched"
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💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Perched"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| alertverb | To give warning to. |
| perked | (especially of ears) quickly lifted up or out in attention; `perched' is obsolete |
| perked up | made or become more cheerful or lively |
| installedverb | readied for use |
| alitverb | To set light to (something); to set (something) on fire; to ignite, to light. |
| rested | (usually with "well") recovered |
| balanced | Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over. |
| poised | Possessing poise, having self-confidence. |
| alightedverb | To set light to (something); to set (something) on fire; to ignite, to light. |
| satnoun | Level of saturation (especially of oxygen in the blood). |
| roostedverb | (intransitive, of birds or bats) To settle on a perch in order to sleep or rest. |
| located | situated in a particular spot or position |
| mounted | On horseback. |
| stationed | That is or which has been stationed; placed in a particular location in order to perform a task. |
| lodged | (heraldry) Lying down, with head raised; used of beasts of the chase (deer, etc), as couchant is used of beasts of prey (lions, etc). |
| settled | Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest. |
| positioned | (usually with to or an adverb) Being in a particular position; (figuratively) suitable. |
| situated | Located in a specific place. |
| placed | put in position in relation to other things |
| setverb | (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest. |
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