English

Alternative forms

• level headed, levelheaded

Adjective

level-headed ‎(comparative more level-headed, superlative most level-headed)

1. (idiomatic) Sensible; rational; possessing sound judgment.
   • 1909, Ralph Connor, The Foreigner, ch. 7:

     I urge you to weigh calmly, deliberately, as cool, level-headed Canadians, the evidence produced by the prosecution.

Usage notes

• Often having the connotation of remaining calm, composed, and careful, of not acting out of reflex or excessive emotion.

Synonyms

• calm, deliberative, stable

Antonyms

• fiery, hotheaded, impetuous, rash

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