English Synonym Finder

sitting

Definitions

The act or state of being in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet.

A period of time during which a person remains in a seated position, especially to have a portrait painted or to be photographed.

A session of a court, legislature, or other deliberative body.

Examples

She was sitting on the park bench watching the sunset.

The cat is sitting quietly by the window.

I have been sitting here for over an hour waiting for the bus.

Synonyms

seated resting perched stationary settled positioned lounging

Antonyms

standing moving active walking running upright rising