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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This is especially true within relationships and commitments, so stay grounded.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Anchoring in the moment helps parents stay grounded.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Stay grounded, and know that desire and vulnerability go hand in hand.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Sep. 2025
Mark-Paul Gosselaar portrayed Peter Bash, the more grounded and level-headed half of the Franklin & Bash duo.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Anchoring in the moment helps parents stay grounded.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Stay grounded, and know that desire and vulnerability go hand in hand.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Sep. 2025
Mark-Paul Gosselaar portrayed Peter Bash, the more grounded and level-headed half of the Franklin & Bash duo.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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