grounded

adjective

ground·​ed ˈgrau̇n-dəd How to pronounce grounded (audio)
: 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. 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

Word History

Etymology

see ground entry 1

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grounded was in 1958

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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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