1. sensible and realistic; having good judgment
2. punished by being forbidden to leave one’s home or room
Usage: informal
3. prevented from flying due to mechanical problems or bad weather
Usage: aviation

1. past tense and past participle of ground

Examples

• She’s very grounded and makes practical decisions.
• I’m grounded for a week because I broke curfew.
• The flight was grounded due to heavy fog.
• Make sure the electrical outlet is properly grounded.
• The ship was grounded on the rocks during the storm.
• His parents grounded him after he failed his test.
• The airline grounded all flights until further notice.
• Her grounded approach to life keeps her out of trouble.