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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Your grounded and ambitious nature is also a source of inspiration for those around you, too. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Batman: The Brave and the Bold Debuting the same year as The Dark Knight, Batman: The Brave and the Bold is a far cry from Chris Nolan’s grim and grounded stylings. Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024 Matt Reeves’ vision of Gotham in The Batman as a haunted city filled with old-timey gangsters is a faithful depiction, but considerably more grounded than traditional Batman stories. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Red Jasper can help Scorpios remain grounded and resilient while navigating intense emotions or personal transformations. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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