grounded
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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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.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of grounded
First recorded in 1955–60; ground 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Outside of music, what are some things that have been keeping you grounded and excited lately?
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
That grounded ice loss directly contributes to sea level rise.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
The 737 MAX family, Boeing's top seller, was grounded worldwide for 20 months after the accidents.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“Never Be the Same” includes many moments like this that lull the listener into losing track of place and time with songs grounded in emotion and meaning.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Testimonies degrade, facts do not, and yet both are grounded in the very same sensory experience.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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