Proportioned

usgb/prəˈpɔːrʃənd/
adjective

Having parts or aspects with the right or desired relationship to each other.

The building is well proportioned, with large rooms and high ceilings.
Visual representation of "proportioned" - Having parts or aspects with the right or desired relationship to each other

Often appears as...

  • well proportioned
  • proportioned body
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Visual Balance

Proportioned often refers to a pleasing balance between different elements of an object or design.

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She admired the well-proportioned artwork; each color and shape complemented the others.
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Aesthetic Quality

The word suggests there are no awkward parts and everything looks right, often creating a sense of beauty.

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The statue was proportioned so that eve*r*y feature was lifelike and elegant.
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Misleading Extremes

Avoid thinking 'proportioned' means perfect; it's about right relationships, not ideal measurements.

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Despite a few odd angles, the sculpture was still beautifully proportioned.
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