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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Future Snoops’ third color shift, Skin-Contact echoes this sentiment to feel more grounded.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
The force is directed downward, grounded and compact.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Their young children are staying with grandma for the night, and Vida — the more grounded and maternal parent — is having a hard time with the separation.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Airline stocks remain grounded Airline stocks were the largest losers across the board, with all major Asian and European airlines looking at losses.
—Lim Hui Jie,lee Ying Shan,hugh Leask, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
The force is directed downward, grounded and compact.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Their young children are staying with grandma for the night, and Vida — the more grounded and maternal parent — is having a hard time with the separation.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Airline stocks remain grounded Airline stocks were the largest losers across the board, with all major Asian and European airlines looking at losses.
—Lim Hui Jie,lee Ying Shan,hugh Leask, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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