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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Taco seasoning packets may be the easiest sell in this entire lineup because they’re already what most people assume they are: a well-balanced spice blend.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
"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
This wasn’t the case with everyone, but I believe it took a strong and well-balanced individual to not let it happen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
"Denver are a well-balanced team and kind of like the Seahawks, it starts with that defence."
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
It was as though the sane well-balanced girl had gone mad before their eyes.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
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