seated
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,115 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 16,507 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.008% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks also: sitting the seated Madonnathe audience remained seated
seated in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He set down the lamp upon the table, and deliberately seated himself.
The Betrayal · E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim · Chapter 1
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While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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The maiden seated herself upon the golden chair, and offered the silver one to her companion.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Climbing up with the agility of a squirrel, he seated himself on the knobby summit of the stunted willow.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
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With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1