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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Everybody’s going to have to be ambitious but grounded.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
For many people, that means feeling calmer, clearer, and more grounded.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
That statement perfectly captures who Nathan is— a thoughtful, grounded, and compassionate leader.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Extremely sexy soccer star (and recently crowed Sexiest Soccer Club Owner) David Beckham, a winner in 2015, suggested future SMA winners stay grounded.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
For many people, that means feeling calmer, clearer, and more grounded.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
That statement perfectly captures who Nathan is— a thoughtful, grounded, and compassionate leader.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Extremely sexy soccer star (and recently crowed Sexiest Soccer Club Owner) David Beckham, a winner in 2015, suggested future SMA winners stay grounded.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 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 26 Nov. 2025.
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