balanced

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adjective

bal·​anced ˈba-lən(t)st How to pronounce balanced (audio)
Synonyms of balancednext
: 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

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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
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Mature trees need about one pound of a balanced NPK fertilizer per year. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026 Whether lifting a heavy backpack, carrying grocery bags or holding a baseball bat, the middle and ring fingers help keep your grip steady and balanced. — Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 However, one editor said this orange juice was their favorite because the fairly balanced flavor would go well with foods and not compete with salty or sweet dishes. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Pasta salad and potato salad both consist of carbohydrates tossed with dressing and vegetables that can fit into a balanced eating plan without triggering unhealthy blood sugar spikes. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for balanced

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First Known Use

Adjective

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of balanced was in 1611

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balanced

adjective
bal·​anced -ən(t)st How to pronounce balanced (audio)
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: having the physiologically active elements mutually counteracting
a balanced solution
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of a diet or ration : furnishing all needed nutrients in the amount, form, and proportions needed to support healthy growth and productivity

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