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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For me, the most important thing is to stay grounded.
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Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025
There are flashes of utopian speculation, but the event feels more grounded than my visits to Texas and California.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Everybody’s going to have to be ambitious but grounded.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
For many people, that means feeling calmer, clearer, and more grounded.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025
There are flashes of utopian speculation, but the event feels more grounded than my visits to Texas and California.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Everybody’s going to have to be ambitious but grounded.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
For many people, that means feeling calmer, clearer, and more grounded.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grounded
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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