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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Now entering another year as the grounded and tactical Terry Flenory, Da’Vinchi is more immersed in the role than ever before.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 6 June 2025
Thoughts become more grounded as we are more tuned into the physical realm, such as money, stability and long-term growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 May 2025
This portion reads like a playbook, less polished but more grounded.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
We were meant to be more grounded, more gritty, more political, more complex and mature.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 6 June 2025
Thoughts become more grounded as we are more tuned into the physical realm, such as money, stability and long-term growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 May 2025
This portion reads like a playbook, less polished but more grounded.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
We were meant to be more grounded, more gritty, more political, more complex and mature.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for grounded
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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