Definition of "grounded" in English

adjective

1. (aviation, of an airman or aircraft) Not allowed to fly.

2. (nautical, of a vessel) Aground.

3. (electricity, Canada, US) Of or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed.

4. (of a person, predicative) Confined to stay inside, typically by a parent, as a punishment.

5. (of a person) With well-considered priorities through a good understanding of what truly matters.

   • Near-synonyms: prudent, reasonable, sensible, wise; realistic, real; mature; see also Thesaurus:wise

verb

1. simple past and past participle of ground