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

The Kraken have done a fantastic job accumulating depth and building a balanced system with a priority on skill. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Aim to eat a balanced lunch consisting of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026

Colostrum also contains prebiotics and immune-supporting compounds, which help feed beneficial gut bacteria, prevent harmful germs from attaching to the gut wall, and support a more balanced immune response. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026

If those returning receivers can elevate their production, FIU could have a more balanced and explosive passing attack in 2026. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 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