Synonyms for

Perched

Verb / pɜ:tʃt / Another word for perched — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Perched means to be resting on something, typically a high place.

Synonyms & similar words

light roost rest perch alight roosted rested sat settled lodged perennial enduring abiding long-lasting long-lived everlasting eternal immortal indestructible imperishable unchanging changeless constant stable firm

Synonyms by register

Formal

situated positioned located

Informal

sitting resting hanging out

Literary

roosted ensconced

Antonyms

descended landed dropped fell alighted settled

Common collocations

  • perched on a branch
  • perched precariously
  • perched high above
  • perched on the edge
  • perched on a cliff
  • perched on a roof
  • perched comfortably

Word family

noun perch
verb perch

Usage note

Primarily used for birds or things resting in a high, often precarious position. Can also describe a person sitting in a similar manner.

Example sentences

  1. The bird perched on the telephone wire.
  2. The cat perched on the windowsill.
  3. The squirrel perched on the tree branch.
  4. The butterfly perched on the flower.
  5. The owl perched on the rooftop.

Quotes

  • I have perched my hut in the middle of a wilderness. - Lao Tzu
  • I love to watch birds, and I have been an avid birdwatcher for years. I particularly love to watch them when they are perched in trees like sentries keeping watch. - John Burnside
  • I am a hawk, no less than a red-tailed hawk is a hawk. I am a hawk with a beautiful wing, and high, high above the world I fly, resting sometimes on perches that are built for me. - Richard Bach

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