centered

adjective

cen·​tered ˈsen-tərd 

ˈse-nərd

1

: having a center

—often used in combination

a dark-centered coneflower

2

: having a center of curvature

—often used in combination

a 3-centered arch

3

: emotionally stable and secure

centeredness

ˈsen-tərd-nəs 

ˈse-nərd-

noun

Examples of centered in a Sentence

She struggled with depression for years, but she's more centered now and able to live a full life.

Recent Examples on the Web

Wayans plays a legendary talk radio host in the series, which premieres on October 21 at 8:30pm, but will now become a podcaster to allow the comedy to more centered at home, rather than at a radio station. —Peter White, Deadline, 13 July 2024

The heads and shoulders of the adults are sometimes draped in textiles or summarily cut off, or their bodies are partially tucked behind decorative mats that frame the centered child. —Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 6 May 2024

The person in the back seat keeps centered and pedals. —Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024

Focusing on the next story helps to stay centered on what really matters: the writing itself. —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing centered

• body-centered
• face-centered
• self-centered