well-balanced
[ wel-bal-uhnst ]
/ ˈwɛlˈbæl ənst /
adjective
rightly balanced, adjusted, or regulated: a well-balanced diet.
sensible; sane: a well-balanced mind.
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Origin of well-balanced
First recorded in 1620–30
Words nearby well-balanced
well-arranged, well-attended, well-attested, well-aware, wellaway, well-balanced, Well begun is half done, well-behaved, well-being, well-beloved, well-blessed
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British Dictionary definitions for well-balanced
well-balanced
adjective (well balanced when postpositive)
having good balance or proportions
of balanced mind; sane or sensible
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