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
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In Awkwafina’s favor, this character, Zhen, is a little bit more grounded and well-developed than usual.
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Katie Walsh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
In Awkwafina’s favor, her character, Zhen, is a little bit more grounded and well-developed than usual.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Luna then sextiles helpful Venus at 11:31 pm EST, guiding our efforts in a grounded and constructive direction.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2024
His dance style has a more grounded, powerful flair that underscores his mercurial, threatening nature in contrast to the lilting moves of the more sensitive Romeo.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2024
To stand on stage and do a very theatrical monologue, but feel so grounded.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024
Creating it was a testament to newfound patience that translates into some of her most grounded and reflective music yet.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
Sagittarius can help Capricorn loosen up, while Capricorn can help Sagittarius become more grounded and responsible.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
Understandably, her wardrobe is more grounded and practical in the adventure film.
—André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 26 June 2023
Katie Walsh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
In Awkwafina’s favor, her character, Zhen, is a little bit more grounded and well-developed than usual.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Luna then sextiles helpful Venus at 11:31 pm EST, guiding our efforts in a grounded and constructive direction.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2024
His dance style has a more grounded, powerful flair that underscores his mercurial, threatening nature in contrast to the lilting moves of the more sensitive Romeo.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2024
To stand on stage and do a very theatrical monologue, but feel so grounded.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024
Creating it was a testament to newfound patience that translates into some of her most grounded and reflective music yet.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
Sagittarius can help Capricorn loosen up, while Capricorn can help Sagittarius become more grounded and responsible.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
Understandably, her wardrobe is more grounded and practical in the adventure film.
—André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 26 June 2023
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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