grounded

American  

[groun-did] / ˈgraʊn dɪd /

adjective

1. mentally or emotionally balanced; having a peaceful, practical, or realistic outlook.

   His more grounded, common-sense view of the situation was a helpful counter to my flights of fancy.

   I love being around them, because they're really grounded.

2. Aeronautics. (of an aircraft) being brought or restricted to the ground because of bad weather, the unsatisfactory condition of the aircraft, etc.

   Grounded flights have cost airlines in excess of $2 billion this year alone.

3. Electricity. having a conducting connection between an electric circuit or equipment and the earth or some other conducting body.

   This equipment must be plugged into a grounded outlet.

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grounded British  

/ ˈɡraʊndɪd /

adjective

1. sensible and down-to-earth; having one's feet on the ground

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Other Word Forms

• groundedly adverb
• groundedness noun

Etymology

Origin of grounded

First recorded in 1955–60; ground ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Aviation regulators—including the Federal Aviation Administration—issued safety alerts, airlines grounded aircraft, and manufacturers searched their inventories for Zamora’s forged parts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Much of the East Coast was shut down early Monday as a fierce winter storm closed roads, shuttered schools and grounded thousands of flights.

From The Wall Street Journal

They say most property deals remain complex negotiations grounded in proprietary market intelligence and longstanding relationships that technology can’t replicate.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Decisions that affect students and families must be grounded in evidence and due diligence,” the assistant superintendent wrote on Facebook.

From The Wall Street Journal

Actor Kimberly Nixon has said growing up around Pontypridd kept her grounded as she dealt with challenges early in her acting career.

From BBC

Related Words

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