well-grounded

adjective

well-ground·​ed ˈwel-ˈgrau̇n-dəd How to pronounce well-grounded (audio)
1
: having a firm foundation
well-grounded in Latin and Greek
2

Examples of well-grounded in a Sentence

counsel for the defense presented a well-grounded case for acquittal
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Their fears were well-grounded, as the Saudi regime isn’t hard to provoke. Madawi Al-Rasheed, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2019 His optimism may be well-grounded, though Anthony Lanier,while talking to a prospective tenant, still hasn’t replaced the law firm that a year ago emptied his glass high-rise on Pennsylvania Avenue, two blocks from the White House. Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of well-grounded was in the 15th century

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“Well-grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-grounded. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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