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

Spend with intention to feel grounded and free. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026

Interwoven between Muñoz’s warm, patient and interactive lessons are musical numbers that range from nursery range to rock to folksy with visuals that fluctuate between grounded and fantastical. —Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026

Harvesting practices are designed to draw sap without harming trees and to remain grounded in what the forest can replenish over time. —Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026

Generally, though, when humility is understood as grounded self-awareness rather than self-erasure, it’s viewed as something worth cultivating and practicing. —Barret Michalec, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 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