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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In a slow-and-steady sign like Taurus, Mercury approaches communication in a more grounded, practical and thoughtful way.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 May 2025
Conversely, leaders who stay socially engaged make better decisions, remain more grounded, and sustain their leadership capacity under pressure.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Fey’s character in The Four Seasons is a more grounded, sympathetic version of this uptight woman.
—Judy Berman, Time, 1 May 2025
In Aesthetics from Africa, Zhang takes a more grounded but equally powerful approach.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 May 2025
Conversely, leaders who stay socially engaged make better decisions, remain more grounded, and sustain their leadership capacity under pressure.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Fey’s character in The Four Seasons is a more grounded, sympathetic version of this uptight woman.
—Judy Berman, Time, 1 May 2025
In Aesthetics from Africa, Zhang takes a more grounded but equally powerful approach.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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