B1 — Intermediateadjective
equilibrato
well-balanced, stable, level-headed
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
stabileponderatomaturosaggioassennato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
squilibratoinstabileimpulsivonevroticocaotico
Usage note
'Equilibrato' is very positive in Italian culture (the ideal of the balanced person). 'Stabile' emphasises emotional stability. 'Assennato' means sensible. 'Squilibrato' (antonym) is strong — mentally unbalanced. 'Nevrotico' is psychological (neurotic).
Example
"È una persona equilibrata: non si fa condizionare dalle emozioni del momento."
"She is a well-balanced person: she doesn't get carried away by momentary emotions."
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