ground ‧ ed /ˈɡraʊndəd, ˈɡraʊndɪd/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ ground , ↑ underground , ↑ grounding , GROUNDS ; adjective : goundless, ↑ underground ≠ ↑ overground , ↑ grounded ; verb : ↑ ground ; adverb : ↑ underground ]
1 . reasonable and in control of your emotions, even when this is difficult
2 . someone who is grounded understands their own character and knows what is really important:
Simmons says that her family keeps her grounded.
3 . someone, especially a child, who is grounded is kept indoors as a punishment