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

Examples of grounded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And feeling more grounded and realistic is something audiences seem to be responding to largely (from lo-fi hits like Obsession and Backrooms, to epics heavily leaning on practical storytelling like Project Hail Mary and The Odyssey). — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

However, confidence can quickly turn into arrogance, so remember to stay grounded. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

The production feels more grounded and more nuanced than that of The Secret of Us, whose rootsy foundation sometimes had a plastic sheen. — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026

And remember, headlines about economic uncertainty can create additional stress, so do your best to stay grounded and separate information from alarm. — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

see ground entry 1

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing grounded

• grounded in
• well-grounded

Rhymes for grounded

• bounded
• founded
• hounded
• mounded
• pounded
• rounded
• sounded
• abounded
• astounded
• compounded
• confounded
• expounded