Synonyms of perched

perched

verb

past tense of perch

1

as in landed

to come to rest after descending from the air

pigeons perching on the roof

Synonyms & Similar Words

• landed
• roosted
• alighted
• lit
• settled
• touched down
• crash-landed
• belly-landed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rose
• climbed
• ascended
• arose
• took off
• flew
• floated
• glided
• soared
• hung
• winged
• hovered
• blasted off
• planed

2

as in nestled

to establish or place comfortably or snugly

perched the baby in a basket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nestled
• lodged
• positioned
• parked
• settled
• ensconced
• installed
• planted
• situated
• located
• stationed
• roosted
• housed
• anchored
• deployed
• camped
• set
• emplaced
• fixed
• camped (out)
• curled up
• burrowed
• bivouacked
• dug in
• harbored

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perched

Movingstyle Portable Smart Monitor This smart monitor can be moved around and comes perched on a stand with wheels for easy portability around the office! — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Asin is the man responsible for the Triumph motorcycle perched near the ceiling. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026

The brooch itself featured his feather friend, done up in white and yellow diamonds, perched atop a cabochon lapis lazuli. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

View gallery - 4 images This tiny store perched 120 meters (394 feet) above the ground on a vertical cliff face has deservedly earned the name of being the world's most inconvenient convenience store. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

The property, perched on a dramatic cliffside on the small car-free island of Nusa Ceningan, is just a 30-minute boat ride off the coast of Bali. — Norm Bour, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

And when the sun starts its nightly descent, grab an aperitivo at Terrazza Campari, perched just above the resort’s pristine sandy cove and crystal-blue waters. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Emirates’ massive suite, which is perched over the center of Ashe, is being remodeled this year to emulate the spacious lounges and curved bar on its double-decker Airbus 380 planes. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Video captured by security cameras perched on the mountainside show the horrifying moment when the wall of mud descended on the Gyirong Port facility, swallowing the six-story building whole as dozens of people run for their lives. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 26 Aug. 2026