grounded /ˈɡɹaʊn.dɪd/ adjective5 •[after a verb] Confined to stay inside, typically by a parent, as a punishment."Sam, wait. You're not actually grounded. I just want you to be better about listening when I tell you something." — 2022 •With well-considered priorities through a good understanding of what truly matters. •Not allowed to fly. •(US, Canada) Of or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed. •Aground. formsmore grounded · most grounded