level-headed en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From level + headed.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) Sensible; rational; possessing sound judgment.
I'm very happy that the community around me is relatively level headed and usually within reason.
2026 February 16, @CultClassicCage [username], X, archived from the original on 17 Feb 2026:I urge you to weigh calmly, deliberately, as cool, level-headed Canadians, the evidence produced by the prosecution.
1909, Ralph Connor, The Foreigner, chapter 7:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| level headed | alternative | lexicographic | |
| levelheaded | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more level-headed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most level-headed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Antonyms
impetuous · flappable · rash · fiery · hotheaded
Deriveds
level-headedly · level-headedness
Synonyms
imperturbable · equanimitable · composed · even-tempered · equanimous · still · unruffable · even-keeled · unruffled · unexcited · pacate · laid-back · level-headed · even-tempered · unflustered · unflappable · collected · calm · untumultuous · sedate · cool-headed · peaceable · steady · roolie · quiescent · mellow · pacific · tranquil · serene · cool-headed · peaceful · unperturbable · equable · placid · deliberative · even-minded · stable · relaxed · quiet · phlegmatic · unfazed
Translations (29)
de kühlen Kopf bewahrend (possessing sound judgement) · fi maltillinen (possessing sound judgement) · ro judicios (possessing sound judgement) · cmn 穩健 /稳健 (possessing sound judgement) · de besonnen (possessing sound judgement) · de vernünftig (possessing sound judgement) · hu higgadt (possessing sound judgement) · de unaufgeregt (possessing sound judgement) · no besindig (possessing sound judgement) · de umsichtig (possessing sound judgement) · uk помірко́ваний (possessing sound judgement) · fi järkevä (possessing sound judgement) · ru рассуди́тельный (possessing sound judgement) · uk врівнова́жений (possessing sound judgement) · bg уравновесен (possessing sound judgement) · he כֹּבֶד רֹאשׁ (possessing sound judgement) · de überlegt (possessing sound judgement) · de ausgeglichen (possessing sound judgement) · nl weloverwogen (possessing sound judgement) · ro cumpătat (possessing sound judgement) · es juicioso (possessing sound judgement) · ru здравомы́слящий (possessing sound judgement) · ro cu scaun la cap (possessing sound judgement) · bg здравомислещ (possessing sound judgement) · uk урівнова́жений (possessing sound judgement) · pl opanowany (possessing sound judgement) · pl zrównoważony (possessing sound judgement) · pt com a cabeça no lugar (possessing sound judgement) · nl wijs (possessing sound judgement)