well-balanced
[ wel-bal-uh nst ]
/ ˈwɛlˈbæl ənst /
adjective
rightly balanced, adjusted, or regulated: a well-balanced diet.
sensible; sane: a well-balanced mind.
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graceful, astute, aware, cognizant, discriminating, informed, intelligent, knowing, level-headed, logical, practical, proportional, prudent, rational, reasonable, sane, sound, symmetrical, together, wise
Nearby words
- well-armed,
- well-arranged,
- well-attended,
- well-attested,
- well-aware,
- well-behaved,
- well-being,
- well-beloved,
- well-blessed,
- well-born
Origin of well-balanced
First recorded in 1620–30
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Examples from the Web 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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