levelheaded

adjective

ˌle-vəl-ˈhe-dəd How to pronounce levelheaded (audio)
Definition of levelheadednext
as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information I've always appreciated my father's levelheaded advice

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of levelheaded So far, his balancing act is keeping him levelheaded and determined. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 Stack tries to stay levelheaded during moments like that. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 The two men—the most levelheaded among the chaperons—soon returned and confirmed that the path was safe. — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026 In a relationship characterized by levelheaded stability, competition between the United States and China would endure. — Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for levelheaded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levelheaded
  1. logical
  2. reasonable
  3. reasoned
  4. rational
  5. sensible
  6. good
  7. valid
Adjective
  • Overall, the feasibility study said the annexation area represents a logical extension of the city’s existing urban development pattern.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But when considering your approach, know that what seems logical and well-meaning to you may be unhelpful or even harmful.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • Does being embraced by the Nashville industry feel like a reasonable goal?
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This Dell Pro Tower loadout is on sale for 33% off, bringing it down to a very reasonable $800.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • In layman’s terms, critical thinking is the ability to think independently by questioning claims, weighing evidence, and making reasoned judgments.
    — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of reasoned
Adjective
  • Defense can’t be too timid, but there needs to be rational response to an asymmetric downside.
    — Bob Ackerman, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Humans, in contrast, have souls that are additionally capable of rational thought.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • Ending animal agriculture alone won’t solve the political and economic causes of food insecurity, but that doesn’t make the system sensible.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Tableware Deals With holiday hosting season a few weeks out, now is a sensible time to stock up on glassware and flatware.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensible
Adjective
  • Lucy’s constant sense of invention sometimes falters under the album’s new, megawatt spotlight, lacking the enticing mystery that gives their best music its power.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Among those surveyed, Latinos who didn’t vote in 2024 were more likely than those who had voted to have economic frustrations, like struggling to earn enough money or find a good job.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Everyone is excited for the vacation, except for Shannon and Carmella, who both have valid reasons.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The effective date and status listed in the state’s record are the relevant information for determining whether a license is currently valid; RideKC transit may be available as a transportation option while that status is being confirmed.
    — Karen Koehler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of valid

Browse Nearby Words

levelers
levelheaded
levelheadedness
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Levelheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levelheaded. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9
See More

Popular

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
a cup of tea and a golf ball on tee side by side
Quiz: Sounds Like... Choose the word that sounds like it fits the clue...
See All