adj
perched
adj
1
Positioned somewhere high up, especially in a way that looks balanced or precarious.
"The village is perched on a cliff overlooking the sea."
"A small cottage sat perched at the top of the hill."
How to Use Perched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSitting or resting somewhere high, often looking like it could easily fall.
Common pairings
perched on top of
perched above
precariously perched
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The village is _____ on a cliff overlooking the sea.