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ausgeglichen

balanced

adjective OWS-ge-glikh-en Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: past participle of ausgleichen (to balance out)

Also means

even-tempered

Usage Note

ausgeglichen describes an even, calm temperament: ein ausgeglichener Mensch. It also means 'balanced' of accounts or scores (ein ausgeglichenes Spiel, an even match). Of character it praises emotional stability.

Examples

"Seit dem Urlaub wirkt sie viel ausgeglichener."

Natural Translation

Since the holiday she seems much more even-tempered.

Literal Translation

Since the holiday seems she much more balanced.

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