grounded — having a sensible and practical attitude to life
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a sensible and practical attitude to life
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡraʊndɪd/
Example Sentences
- My teenage son thinks being grounded is worse than medieval torture.
- She's so grounded that she budgets her fun money down to the penny.
- The pilot was disappointed when his plane was grounded on his anniversary.
grounded
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡraʊndɪd/]
having a sensible and practical attitude to life
After the lightning storm, she felt calm and grounded under the old oak tree.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'grund' (earth, bottom, foundation), the adjective 'grounded' originally described the physical state of being planted or standing on the ground. The meaning expanded metaphorically to denote being firmly established in reality or practical understanding.
Breakdown
ground (earth, soil) + -ed (past participle suffix forming an adjective). The suffix transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'having the quality of being on ground' or 'firmly established.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teenage son thinks being grounded is worse than medieval torture.”
“She's so grounded that she budgets her fun money down to the penny.”
“The pilot was disappointed when his plane was grounded on his anniversary.”
“His grounded personality helped him make wise investment decisions.”
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