grounded
adjective
ground·ed
ˈgrau̇n-dəd 
: mentally and emotionally stable : admirably sensible, realistic, and unpretentious
remains grounded despite all the praise and attention
see also ground entry 2
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This month presents the opportunity to shed old fears and step into a more grounded, confident version of yourself.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
From mellow cuddle-bugs to gentle, easygoing giants, each has a natural way of making daily life feel calmer and more grounded.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
For me, the most important thing is to stay grounded.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025
There are flashes of utopian speculation, but the event feels more grounded than my visits to Texas and California.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
From mellow cuddle-bugs to gentle, easygoing giants, each has a natural way of making daily life feel calmer and more grounded.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
For me, the most important thing is to stay grounded.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025
There are flashes of utopian speculation, but the event feels more grounded than my visits to Texas and California.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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