WELL-BALANCED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

well-balanced

adjective

Definition of well-balanced

as in calm

able to deal with one's own life and with other people in a normal or healthy way She has many close friends and is remarkably well-balanced for someone who has dealt with her fair share of family problems.

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Recent Examples of well-balanced This sturdy and well-balanced foldable bookshelf can hold heavy items while still being light enough to move around easily. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 Dependable and well-balanced, the Cuisinart is a solid mid-tier performer. — Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Depending on your skin’s needs, Cica can help refine texture, diminish blemishes, calm redness, and keep the skin supple and well-balanced. — Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026 The seasoning was well-balanced and the still-ever-so-crisp texture of the beans was a welcome surprise. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-balanced

Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-balanced

Adjective

Thanks to its position on the western side of the island, the water is quite calm, even during the windier months.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Winds are calm, becoming east-northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

— Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of calm

Adjective

That means arbitrary Drake covers and Max B homages, smooth ballads on smashing cougars and dirty macking.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Sorrells congratulated Burks on her victory and said his office will work with her to ensure a smooth transition.

— Emerson Clarridge Updated November 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of smooth

Adjective

The Gilded Age would generally prefer that nothing disrupt the basic contours of its serene status quo, where ladies in hats sit in drawing rooms and deliver smiling rebukes of one another’s decor.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
On his latest solo album, the Tonstartssbandht guitarist/vocalist crafts a serene, psychedelic opus that invites us to become immersed.

— Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of serene

Adjective

In a city crowded with glossy international properties, this is classic, composed and home-grown, with real cultural depth—one half looking confidently to the future, the other carefully honouring its design legacy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The British singer, 27, composed and co-wrote the lyrics with Bastian Langebæk and Max Wolfgang, according to the song credits on Spotify.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of composed

Adjective

Look out for the odd duck bobbing past while enjoying a private breakfast on the balcony, or a peaceful after-dark nightcap.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The protests were peaceful during the period Deadline observed the demonstration, while store customers — many dressed in Hogwarts house scarves — appeared to still be enjoying their experience.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of peaceful

Adjective

Hilton, a former Fox News host, spent much of the summer barnstorming the state and keeping up a steady stream of media appearances.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Shortly before noon in Farmington, a steady stream of voters made their way into the polls at West Woods Upper Elementary School.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of steady

Adjective

Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Definition of tranquil

Adjective

His bold, confident display of desire stood in sharp contrast to my own insecurities and repression.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Across Europe, responsibility for retirement is shifting from governments and employers to individuals, and women are less confident than men that the state will provide.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of confident

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