levelheaded

adjective

lev·​el·​head·​ed ˌle-vəl-ˈhe-dəd 

: having or showing sound judgment : sensible

levelheadedness noun

Synonyms

• logical
• reasonable
• reasoned
• rational
• sensible
• good
• valid

Examples of levelheaded in a Sentence

She is levelheaded about her chances for success as an actress.

a levelheaded assessment of the problem

Recent Examples on the Web

Collins will play Louis, White Sun’s good-natured and levelheaded cousin. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 July 2025

This makes the usually levelheaded Venita’s behavior make way more sense. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025

Oscar Nuñez, who played levelheaded accountant Oscar Martínez on the American version of The Office, will appear in Peacock's follow-up series to the classic workplace comedy, Entertainment Weekly has learned. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025

But LaVine attacked this season with vigor, reshaping himself into a levelheaded leader and efficient scorer who earned quiet praise around the league. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for levelheaded

• interbedded
• bareheaded
• beheaded
• embedded
• hardheaded
• homesteaded
• imbedded
• impleaded
• lightheaded
• redheaded
• spearheaded
• unleaded

Kids Definition

levelheaded

adjective

lev·​el·​head·​ed ˌlev-əl-ˈhed-əd 

: having or showing good judgment : sensible

levelheadedness noun