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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There’s an obvious push-pull between instinct and hesitation, so do your best to stay grounded.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Such visions pull our minds into journeys of light-years and thoughts far beyond or grounded world.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Not just in contrast to the hijinks around them, the two feel grounded and worth rooting for.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Warm wood and rattan are juxtaposed with exuberant patterns (think scalloped headboards), and swaths of mirror and brass, eliciting a glamorous but grounded ambiance.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Such visions pull our minds into journeys of light-years and thoughts far beyond or grounded world.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Not just in contrast to the hijinks around them, the two feel grounded and worth rooting for.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Warm wood and rattan are juxtaposed with exuberant patterns (think scalloped headboards), and swaths of mirror and brass, eliciting a glamorous but grounded ambiance.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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