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
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Etymology
Origin of grounded
First recorded in 1955–60; ground 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
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Aside from his stage work, Mandell appeared in several films, where he played understated characters grounded in his work in the theater of the absurd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
He even doubted whether he would make it but said his family and friends kept him grounded.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Fire officials had also failed to take advantage of satellite imagery after strong winds grounded their typical eyes in the sky, aircraft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Kyiv also dismissed reports that its F-16 fighter jets -- another key tool used against jet-powered drones -- could be grounded due to delays in maintenance inspection and the supply of parts.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Can your tūtū call my mom tonight and tell her? I’m technically grounded because of the fight, but the exception is schoolwork.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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