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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Over time, the more grounded, human Lady Gaga became a core part of her art and public image.
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Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Much like my favorite horror films, The Caged, will be very grounded and real, and centered around complex and layered characters.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
His criticisms often feel less grounded in clear-eyed evaluation of the game and more on settling scores.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Perkins is a specialist in making childhood trauma feel grounded and relatable, however, and that holds true for the loopy scares of his latest movie.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Much like my favorite horror films, The Caged, will be very grounded and real, and centered around complex and layered characters.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
His criticisms often feel less grounded in clear-eyed evaluation of the game and more on settling scores.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Perkins is a specialist in making childhood trauma feel grounded and relatable, however, and that holds true for the loopy scares of his latest movie.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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