levelheaded

 [lev-uhl-hed-id]   Origin

lev·el·head·ed

   [lev-uhl-hed-id]
adjective
having common sense and sound judgment; sensible.
Origin:
1875–80, Americanism; level + head + -ed3

Related forms
lev·el·head·ed·ly, adverb
lev·el·head·ed·ness, noun
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Levelheaded is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Word Origin & History

levelheaded
also level-headed, 1876, from level (adj.) + head (n.). The notion is of "balanced."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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