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grounded

grounded

42 4.2
Based on solid facts or clear evidence
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡraʊndɪd/
: fundamentado
  • His proposals were well-researched and grounded in solid evidence.

I do think she was still very grounded and rooted in truth.

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Examples

  • These are fundamental principles that are grounded and rooted in our Constitution.

  • It's time to start being more creative and being grounded in science.

  • And any choice has to be grounded in a value system.

  • These titles are grounded in material circumstances.

  • I do think she was still very grounded and rooted in truth.

  • After finishing OCW, Maria was happier, more social and more grounded than she was before.

  • It remains an astonishing success, grounded in his faith in the future.

  • I think one that was open minded but was grounded in truths.

  • We have to have optimism that's rooted in grounded reality and civic awareness.

  • The teacher's advice was always grounded in practical experience.

Synonyms

based
vsgrounded
∞ 3.2

Having a particular base, for example a statue on a pedestal

is anchored in solid facts and realistic guiding principles
to rooted in
vsgrounded
93 3.9

To come from something earlier and be strongly connected to it

relies on solid facts rather than merely originating from a source
rooted
vsgrounded
75 3.7

Firmly connected to a particular place, idea, or feeling

is more about support from solid evidence than personal connection
well-founded
vsgrounded
11 4.2

Having good evidence or clear reasons for something people think is true

is focused on having a firm realistic foundation rather than only reasoning
well-grounded
vsgrounded
5 4.4

Having good reasons or evidence that support the idea

is firmer and more tied to solid facts and realistic basis

Antonyms

160 4.4

Not based on clear reason or thinking

47 5.6

No facts or proof support it

How Well-Founded

grounded
42 4.2
plausible
137 7.2
uncertain
145 2.8
speculative
39 6.7

Surface Forms

grounded positive

Morphology

grounded = ground (transparent) = ground + ed

Formed as the past-participle/adjectival -ed of 'ground' meaning 'to base', so the meaning 'based on solid facts' is directly derived.

Etymology

Grounded comes from the root ground, which means 'the earth' or 'solid surface'. If an idea is grounded in facts, it is like something standing on 'solid ground'—it has a firm base.