levelheaded
[lev-uh l-hed-id]
- having common sense and sound judgment; sensible.
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Origin of levelheaded
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balanced, collected, composed, cool, dependable, discreet, even-tempered, farsighted, judicious, practical, prudent, rational, reasonable, sane, self-possessed, sensible, steady, together, unflappable, wiseExamples from the Web for level-headed
Contemporary Examples
This level-headed man of logic, however, is also a creature of moods and funks.
What it could use more of are thoughtful, level-headed types of the sort that the old Bobby Jindal would have liked.
With only a few exceptions, none of the factions embody any principles of “moderation” or level-headed pragmatism.
The moment epitomized for me the absence of level-headed and intelligent political discourse about Israel.
The level-headed Michael Kopolow explains why this is probably not true.
Historical Examples
Kincaide, my level-headed second officer, glanced curiously at Hendricks.
Priestess of the FlameSewell Peaslee Wright
Far more from my own intelligent, level-headed German assistant.
Good Old AnnaMarie Belloc Lowndes
He seemed to me to be about as cool and level-headed a man as I ever met.
Watch Yourself Go ByAl. G. Field
And marm and dad will praise you for being so level-headed today.
Nan Sherwood at Pine CampAnnie Roe Carr
It was lucky he had that level-headed soldier operator to advise him.
Starlight RanchCharles King
level-headed
- even-tempered, balanced, and reliable; steady
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Word Origin and History for level-headed
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