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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