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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October Mist is a warm, soft green with gentle, beige-greige undertones that give it a refined, grounded presence.
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Although the world of the movie is heightened and beautifully garish, the romance is more grounded.
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Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
October Mist is a warm, soft green with gentle, beige-greige undertones that give it a refined, grounded presence.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Although the world of the movie is heightened and beautifully garish, the romance is more grounded.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Younger audiences connect with leaders who are real, grounded and human.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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