well-balanced
Americanadjective
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rightly balanced, adjusted, or regulated.
a well-balanced diet.
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sensible; sane.
a well-balanced mind.
adjective
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having good balance or proportions
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of balanced mind; sane or sensible
Etymology
Origin of well-balanced
First recorded in 1620–30
Example Sentences
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"Kone's presence in Asia is complemented by TKE's footprint in the Americas and TKE opens new geographies for Kone, resulting in a well-balanced global presence."
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
He emphasized that a well-balanced diet supports both physical and mental health.
From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025
Aged in stainless steel and neutral oak, it’s dry and well-balanced, with a bright but not overly assertive acidity, deft minerality and pleasingly delicate persistence in the mouth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
No Worcestershire, no egg, no breadcrumbs or grated onion — just good beef, well-balanced, handled with care.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025
It turns out that they were hunters, gatherers, and fishing people enjoying a remarkably diverse and well-balanced diet that modern nutritionists would applaud.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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