EVEN-KEELED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

even-keeled

adjective

Definition of even-keeled

as in well-balanced

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Recent Examples of even-keeled Fraser plays the legendary general (and future president) as a tempestuous mountain of a man, a far cry from the modest and even-keeled Eisenhower of record. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026 Research has also found that exercise increases other brain chemicals that help lessen pain, the clinic says, which helps explain why a single workout can leave you feeling lighter, looser and more even-keeled. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 Temperament — particularly the ability to remain fair and even-keeled — is a key consideration, Parrish said. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 21 May 2026 By telling a relatively straightforward story that blends real people from the era of the Gotti Mafia family with imagined characters, Martin Scorsese's dramedy biopic about a kid who falls in love with the gangster life is as even-keeled as anything the director has made. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for even-keeled

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Adjective

Although both Into Mischief and Gun Runner often produce athletic and well-balanced horses, the first notable trait most people in racing almost always mention isn’t physical but mental.

— Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026
However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups.

— Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of well-balanced

Adjective

Its weightless-yet-revitalizing feel is thanks to moisturizing squalane, Japanese lemon balm and sunflower seed wax, which calm inflammation, improve the skin barrier, and lock in hydration.

— Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026
One of the most consistent findings in stress physiology is that movement can be the fastest route to a calmer nervous system.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of calm

Adjective

Fast-growing lettuce plants have shallow root systems that are generally unperturbed by dense clay soil.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
Seemingly unperturbed by Israel’s presence were the congregants who gathered Wednesday for Ashura.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026

Definition of unperturbed

Adjective

This doesn't look like the time for steady rate cuts, and current Warsh recently emphasized the bank's 2% inflation target, which hasn't been reached since 2021.

— Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
In other words, women tend to burn more fat for energy than men during steady, moderate-intensity endurance exercise, such as a marathon.

— Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 2 July 2026

Definition of steady

Adjective

After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026

Definition of composed

Adjective

Maybe that’s why Michaels doesn’t talk a lot about his family (though several of the doc’s talking heads remark on how incredibly well-adjusted his kids are).

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Those who valued things such as achievement, power and security — and who lived within cultures where those values were also held — tended to be more well-adjusted and had stronger support networks than those who did not.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026

Definition of well-adjusted

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