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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"It is a well-balanced attack but without the spinner."
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
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
“The executive board currently assesses that the current level of the policy rate and an unchanged forecast compared with December is a well-balanced monetary policy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
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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