grounded
adjective
mentally or emotionally balanced; having a peaceful, practical, or realistic outlook.
groundedness
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a word derived from
grounded.
Example Sentences
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I remember genuinely being struck by her presence, her groundedness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Dylan offers balance and groundedness to Greg, but Greg does the same for her,” Deadwyler said.
From Salon ● May 11, 2026
This groundedness is what allows him to see past the “Chimerica” era of symbiotic embrace that defined the early 2000s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
There are large group numbers that suggest the groundedness and rhythms of folk dance, but the steps are not drawn from the Mexican folk tradition.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2023
She saw, in his shortness, a groundedness; he could weather anything, he would not easily be swayed.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
