balanced

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adjective

bal·​anced ˈba-lən(t)st 

: being in a state of balance : having different parts or elements properly or effectively arranged, proportioned, regulated, considered, etc.

a balanced diet

a balanced blend of ingredients

balanced flavors

a football team with a balanced offense

providing a balanced solution

a fair and balanced assessment

trying to lead a more balanced life

a balanced budget [=a budget in which total revenues equal or exceed total expenses]

balanced

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past tense and past participle of balance entry 1

Synonyms

Adjective

• clearheaded
• compos mentis
• lucid
• normal
• right
• sane
• stable

Examples of balanced in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

People Who Probably Shouldn't Take Immune-Supporting Supplements People who eat a balanced diet. —Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024

For this reason, pediatricians in particular no longer recommend the BRAT diet for kids, preferring a more balanced diet. —Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1611, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing balanced

• balanced on a razor's edge
• well-balanced

Medical Definition

balanced

adjective

bal·​anced -ən(t)st 

1

: having the physiologically active elements mutually counteracting

a balanced solution

2

of a diet or ration : furnishing all needed nutrients in the amount, form, and proportions needed to support healthy growth and productivity