situated

adjective

sit·​u·​at·​ed ˈsi-chə-ˌwā-təd How to pronounce situated (audio)
Synonyms of situatednext
1
: having a site, situation, or location : located
2
: provided with money or possessions
comfortably situated

Examples of situated in a Sentence

The building is situated in the bad part of town. Situated above the valley, the house offers beautiful views. My parents are not rich, but they're comfortably situated.
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Tolkien was well-situated to imagine a world full of magic. Jenny Singer, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2026 Her study of diasporic poetry in translation, career in privacy engineering, and journey across the US leave her uniquely situated to address the intersections and evolution of identity, whether through lineage, made families, or an ever-modernizing hometown and homeland. Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026 Elad, like similarly situated college athletes in antitrust lawsuits across the country, argues that play at a JUCO shouldn’t count toward the NCAA’s eligibility clock. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Nov. 2025 Conveniently situated in high-traffic neighborhoods of one of the world's most densely populated cities, the Old Friend booths have seen many pearly white smiles since their respective openings and even had some kisses blown in their direction. Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for situated

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of situated was in the 15th century

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“Situated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situated. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

situated

adjective
sit·​u·​at·​ed
ˈsich-ə-ˌwāt-əd
1
: placed in a site or situation
2
: provided with money or possessions
not rich but comfortably situated

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