メリハリの効きいた

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

well-modulated; nicely varied; lively; full-bodied; complex

Describes something with good contrast, rhythm, or variation—voice, writing, flavor, performance, etc. Often used as a prenominal modifier.

See also: メリハリ

• 彼かの女じょのメリハリの効きいた話はなし方かたはとても聞ききやすい。

  Her well-modulated way of speaking is very easy to listen to.

• このカレーはメリハリの効きいた味あじで、スパイスが引ひき立たっている。

  This curry has a full-bodied flavor where the spices really stand out.