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balanced
Composed harmoniously and in a correct, balanced proportion. Often used for nutrition, but also for reports, judgments, or mixing ratios.
Eine ausgewogene Ernährung ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.
A balanced diet is important for health.
well-balanced
Refers to a person's character and describes someone who is calm, inwardly balanced, and not inclined toward extremes.
Er ist ein sehr ausgewogener Mensch, den nichts so schnell aus der Ruhe bringt.
He is a very well-balanced person who is not easily upset.
The word is the past participle of the verb 'auswiegen' (to weigh out/balance). It describes a state that has been reached after different elements have been 'abgewogen' (weighed up) until they are in perfect balance.
Die Jury kam nach langer Diskussion zu einem ausgewogenen Urteil.
After a long discussion, the jury reached a balanced judgment.
In the meaning of 'harmonisch' (harmonious), 'ausgewogen' (balanced) is often used for things that consist of several parts. Typical examples are 'eine ausgewogene Mahlzeit' (a balanced meal), 'ein ausgewogener Bericht' (a balanced report), or 'eine ausgewogene Mischung' (a balanced mixture).
Ein guter Wein hat einen ausgewogenen Geschmack.
A good wine has a balanced taste.
When it describes a person, it is often combined with nouns such as 'Mensch' (person), 'Persönlichkeit' (personality), or 'Charakter' (character). It describes someone who is inwardly calm and stable.
Ihre ausgewogene Persönlichkeit macht sie zu einer guten Vermittlerin.
Her well-balanced personality makes her a good mediator.
harmonious
Harmonisch and ausgewogen can both describe an appealing design. Ausgewogen mainly emphasizes the right relationship and balance between individual elements, while harmonisch also emphasizes their pleasant interaction. Use ausgewogen for the arrangement and harmonisch when the overall impression is particularly cohesive.
Die Farben und Formen des Zimmers sind in einem ausgewogenen Verhältnis angeordnet.
The room’s colors and shapes are arranged in a balanced proportion.
Die Farben und Formen des Zimmers wirken zusammen sehr harmonisch.
The room’s colors and shapes work together very harmoniously.
