well-bal|anced

well-bal|anced
well-bal|anced «WEHL BAL uhnst», adjective.
1. rightly balanced, adjusted, or regulated: »

A well-balanced diet includes plenty of fruit and vegetables.

2. Figurative. sensible; sane: »

She has a well-balanced outlook on life.


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  • well-balanced — well′ bal′anced adj. 1) rightly balanced, adjusted, or regulated: a well balanced diet[/ex] 2) sensible; sane: a well balanced mind[/ex] • Etymology: 1620–30 …   From formal English to slang

  • balanced — bal|anced [ bælənst ] adjective * 1. ) considering all arguments, opinions, or aspects fairly and equally: balanced reporting a balanced package of tax reforms 2. ) a balanced person has a sensible and reasonable attitude toward life: STABLE 3. ) …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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