centered

1 of 2

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

centered

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of center entry 2

Examples of centered in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The best thing to do is to remain centered and power through. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

That deep, deep breath before every deep, deep home run is a way to stay centered. — Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026

The shift is also changing traditional career paths, with early-career roles becoming less focused on routine execution and more centered on adaptability, collaboration and learning how to work alongside AI tools. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026

Bring an open-minded, industrious approach to caring for your emotions and nurturing your sense of security to ultimately feel more centered and peaceful. — Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing centered

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

Rhymes for centered

• centred
• entered
• mentored