wohldosiert
in carefully measured doses, judiciously
adverb VOHL-do-zeert Rare
Usage Note
wohldosiert describes careful calibration of quantity or strength: Kritik wohldosiert einsetzen (to use criticism in carefully measured doses). It carries positive connotations of skill and restraint.
Examples
"Er setzte Humor wohldosiert ein, um die Spannung zu lösen."
Natural Translation
He deployed humour in carefully measured doses to defuse the tension.
Literal Translation
He put humour well-dosed in, to the tension to dissolve.
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