levelheaded
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- levelheadedly adverb
- levelheadedness noun
Etymology
Origin of levelheaded
Example Sentences
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Fitting, then, that in “Sentimental Value” she plays the quiet, levelheaded sister serving as the mediator between impulsive Nora and egotistical Gustav.
From Los Angeles Times
Autumn frowns at Ama and verbally asks, “How can you be so calm and levelheaded right now?”
From Literature
In this era of supremely spoiled, entitled and delusional athletes, they have been humble, hard-working, levelheaded exemplars of everything that make sports great.
From Los Angeles Times
Elmstrand was a levelheaded person who loved his job and didn’t complain, despite horrible things he saw as part of his job, she said.
From Seattle Times
She explains the science behind game day stress and how to stay levelheaded even as the stakes get higher.
From Seattle Times
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