An abrasive composition including vitreous binding material; abrasive material; and a dimensional stabilizing additive (DSA), present in an amount that is from about 1 to about 40 volume percent of the abrasive composition, wherein the dimensionally stabilizing additive is inert to the binding material, and has a Mohs hardness of between 4 and 9, and wherein the abrasive composition does not include hollow sphere fillers. Also included is a method of making an abrasive articles, articles formed thereby; and articles formed from the abrasive compositions.