centered

adjective

cen·​tered ˈsen-tərd How to pronounce centered (audio)
ˈse-nərd
Synonyms of centerednext
1
: having a center
—often used in combination
a dark-centered coneflower
2
: having a center of curvature
—often used in combination
a 3-centered arch
3
: emotionally stable and secure
centeredness
ˈsen-tərd-nəs How to pronounce centered (audio)
ˈse-nərd-
noun

Examples of centered in a Sentence

She struggled with depression for years, but she's more centered now and able to live a full life.
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The best thing to do is to remain centered and power through. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 That deep, deep breath before every deep, deep home run is a way to stay centered. — Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026 Clark delivers a gripping police procedural that is wide in scope but very centered on her core characters. — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026 If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for centered

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of centered was in 1829

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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centered. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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