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
He emphasized that a well-balanced diet supports both physical and mental health.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2025
The U.K. treasury chief, Rachel Reeves, is likely to deliver a well-balanced budget that restores investor confidence and avoids political unrest, the economists said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
We went to sleep with a large rectangle of newly tilled, well-balanced soil in the courtyard where we live.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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