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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Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
And this show is so grounded and gritty.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
This is especially true within relationships and commitments, so stay grounded.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Anchoring in the moment helps parents stay grounded.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
And this show is so grounded and gritty.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
This is especially true within relationships and commitments, so stay grounded.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Anchoring in the moment helps parents stay grounded.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grounded
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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