GROUNDED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of grounded

as in landed

resting on the shore or bottom of a body of water once his boat was grounded, all he could do was wait for the tide to come back in and raise it off the sand bar

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grounded

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verb

past tense of ground

as in based

to find a basis you're grounding your entire case on circumstantial evidence

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The production feels more grounded and more nuanced than that of The Secret of Us, whose rootsy foundation sometimes had a plastic sheen. — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026 But these opening works feel grounded and hopeful, at home in a way that imbibes them with a sense of light. — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

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The brand grounded those references in Wrangler’s Western heritage through dark denim, rich prints, and unexpected texture. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 This kept Sydney grounded and the world around her almost felt like her imagination or even a dream. — Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grounded

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Their concepts are travel-based, with their album like a travel brochure that takes fans and listeners on a trip.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Every ten days, programming changes with the phases, which includes different treatments and essential oils designed to increase wellness results based on natural rhythms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

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ground (down)

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grounding

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