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

As leaders' capacity expands, their influence becomes more grounded and trustworthy, creating the conditions for both people and performance to flourish. — Sharon A. Kuhn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Jackie was in the care of the Ojai Raptor Center after she’d been found grounded and unable to fly, according to the rehabilitation center’s update in July. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

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

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