WELL-BALANCED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does well-balanced mean? 

• WELL-BALANCED (adjective)
  The adjective WELL-BALANCED has 2 senses:

1. in an optimal state of balance or equilibrium

2. free from psychological disorder

  Familiarity information: WELL-BALANCED used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• WELL-BALANCED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an optimal state of balance or equilibrium

Context example:

a well-balanced wheel

Similar:

balanced (being in a state of proper equilibrium)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Free from psychological disorder

Synonyms:

well-adjusted; well-balanced

Context example:

a well-adjusted personality

Similar:

adjusted (adjusted to demands of daily living; showing emotional stability)

 Context examples 

The body is stocky, well-balanced and muscular.

(Old English Sheepdog, NCI Thesaurus)

Eating extra calories within a well-balanced diet and treating any underlying medical problems can help to add weight.

(Body Weight, NIH)

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a clean-cut, well-balanced, hunting dog with a chiseled head and large nose.

(German Shorthaired Pointer, NCI Thesaurus)