sitting meaning and definition

SITTING noun

Definition of sitting (noun)

1. (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
   • "he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting"
   • synonyms: posing
2. the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position
   • "he read the mystery at one sitting"
3. a meeting of spiritualists
   • "the seance was held in the medium's parlor"
   • synonyms: seance, session
4. a session as of a legislature or court

SITTING adjective

Definition of sitting (adjective)

1. (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
   • "the seated Madonna"; "the audience remained seated"
   • synonyms: seated
   • antonym: standing
2. not moving and therefore easy to attack
   • "a sitting target"