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 of balanced

Adjective

• stable
• lucid
• normal
• rational
• healthy
• sane

Examples of balanced in a Sentence

Adjective

no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God

a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Analyst Michael Brown sees the risk/reward as balanced, noting that Carlyle's newer growth businesses are not yet large enough to offset its dependence on flagship fundraising. — Deena Zaidi,darla Mercado, Cfp®,fred Imbert, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

Raccoon wants to move ISPO away from an exhibition dominated by manufacturing and sourcing companies toward a more balanced mix of consumer-facing brands and suppliers. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Pistachios Pistachios are a flavorful snack and a nutritious addition to a balanced diet. — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 Nov. 2026

The Florida House of Representatives lost its Republican supermajority, giving Democrats a much stronger voice and making balanced governing possible. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1611, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing balanced

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

Rhymes for balanced

• imbalanced
• unbalanced
• counterbalanced
• overbalanced

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