perched

[purcht] / pɜrtʃt /

VERB

sit atop of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alight squat touch down

STRONG

balance land light rest roost settle

WEAK

set down sit on

Antonyms

STRONG

move

WEAK

lower

Example Sentences

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Harris-Genois said he took inspiration from a lion when creating Demogorgon's threatening posture -- toes perched, ready to pounce.

From Barron's

He is perched on the edge of a poolside lounge chair from a boutique hotel in the heart of Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

Or is it a sleek, modern home perched atop a mountain where the nearest grocery store is miles and miles away?

From The Wall Street Journal

Ratwin sat perched on a stack of ropes, cleaning her small green ears.

From Literature

We look up into the tree, and perched on a branch is not a bird.

From Literature