grounded

adjective

ground·​ed ˈgrau̇n-dəd How to pronounce grounded (audio)
: mentally and emotionally stable : admirably sensible, realistic, and unpretentious
remains grounded despite all the praise and attention
see also ground entry 2

Examples of grounded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Luna then sextiles helpful Venus at 11:31 pm EST, guiding our efforts in a grounded and constructive direction. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2024 His dance style has a more grounded, powerful flair that underscores his mercurial, threatening nature in contrast to the lilting moves of the more sensitive Romeo. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2024 To stand on stage and do a very theatrical monologue, but feel so grounded. Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024 Creating it was a testament to newfound patience that translates into some of her most grounded and reflective music yet. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024 Sagittarius can help Capricorn loosen up, while Capricorn can help Sagittarius become more grounded and responsible. Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024 Understandably, her wardrobe is more grounded and practical in the adventure film. André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 26 June 2023 The name of the series refers to its focus on the wild-woman archetype that’s seen as wise, grounded and spontaneous. Leslie Katz, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 But by dispensing with his postmodern pyrotechnics, Auster has produced a more grounded and consequently more believable work about a memorable life — and a life of memories. Malcolm Forbes, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

see ground entry 1

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grounded was in 1958

Dictionary Entries Near grounded

Cite this Entry

“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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