# hinged

/ˈhɪndʒd/ (US) · /hˈɪndʒd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hinged
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

describing someone who is mentally stable, sensible, and acts in a normal way. It is the opposite of 'unhinged' and is often used to praise someone's healthy behavior.

For teachers: mentally stable, rational, or socially well-adjusted. Often used as a positive antonym to the more common 'unhinged' to describe balanced behavior or sound judgment.

## Examples

- He seems surprisingly hinged after such a stressful week.
- In a world of chaotic social media trends, her calm and logical response was actually quite hinged.

## Usage notes

- Typically used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'look'.

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