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

Most people report feeling calmer, steadier and more centered. 5. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 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

Pearl loves pairing a round table with a single, centered fixture, while a rectangular table lends itself to different shapes and sculptural fixtures. —Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026

If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing centered

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

Rhymes for centered

• centred
• entered
• mentored