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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Sparrow, who previously worked with Shalvey on the Terminator comics from Dynamite Entertainment, considers his style to be less of the American superhero aesthetic and more grounded.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Your grounded nature helps others exhale, and steady pacing lets important tasks finish without drama or second-guessing.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Stay grounded and allow room for insight.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
If emotions surge, pause your pace, and choose a doable, grounded step.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Your grounded nature helps others exhale, and steady pacing lets important tasks finish without drama or second-guessing.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Stay grounded and allow room for insight.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
If emotions surge, pause your pace, and choose a doable, grounded step.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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