grounded
ˈɡraʊndɪd
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Definition of grounded - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
personalitymentally stable and sensible
  • Her grounded demeanor helps her handle stressful situations well..
sensible stable
2.
aviationTECH.not allowed to flyTECH.
  • The plane was grounded due to bad weather.
earthbound landed
3.
electricityTECH.connected to earth in electricityTECH.
  • The grounded wire ensures safety.
earthed
4.
disciplineRareconfined indoors as punishmentRare
  • She was grounded for breaking the rules.
confined detained restricted
5.
maritimeTECH.aground, unable to moveTECH.
  • The ship was grounded on the sandbank.
beached stranded
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Expressions with grounded

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having a practical and realistic understanding
She is very grounded in reality and knows what needs to be done.
supported by strong facts or good reasons
Her argument was well-grounded and hard to dispute.

Origin of grounded

Old English, grund (bottom, foundation)

Terms with grounded included in their meaning

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imagination
mental image or scenario not grounded in reality
validadj.
justifiable
well grounded or justifiable, pertinent
realism
become more realistic or grounded
principle
basis on which something is grounded
psychology
stay grounded in real-world situations
psychology
dreamy and not grounded in reality
stability
stable and grounded in a metaphorical sense
factual
grounded in real-world facts or situations

Examples of grounded in a sentence

  • Her grounded nature makes her a great leader.
  • The airline grounded all flights after the incident.
  • Due to mechanical issues, the jet was grounded.
  • The electrician checked if the outlet was grounded.
  • Grounded systems are crucial for preventing electrical shocks.
  • He is grounded for a week after the incident.

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  1. French:équilibré, cloué au sol, ...
  2. German:bodenständig, am Boden, ...
  3. Italian:equilibrata, bloccato a terra, ...
  4. Spanish:centrada, en tierra, ...
  5. Portuguese:centrada, impedido de voar, ...
  6. Chinese:脚踏实地的, 停飞的, ...
  7. Japanese:落ち着いた, 飛行禁止の, ...
  8. Arabic:رَصين, مَمْنُوع مِنَ الطَّيَرَان, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְיוּשָּׁב, מְקוּרְקָע, ...
  10. Russian:уравновешенный, заземленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:врівноважений, заземлений, ...
  12. Hindi:संतुलित, उड़ान-निषिद्ध, ...
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