Meaning of sitting in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   sitting

   Definitions

   1. not moving and therefore easy to attack

   Examples

   • « a sitting target »

   Synonyms

   • nonmoving
   • unmoving

2. Noun

   sitting

   Definitions

   1. (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

   Examples

   • « he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting »
3. 2. the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position

   Examples

   • « he read the mystery at one sitting »
4. 3. a meeting of spiritualists

   Examples

   • « the seance was held in the medium's parlor »
5. 4. a session as of a legislature or court

6. Qualitative Adjective

   sitting

   Definitions

   1. (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

   Examples

   • « the seated Madonna »
   • « the audience remained seated »

   Antonyms

   • standing