Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈbælənst/
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ˈbælənst
Adjective
Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.
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He believed he rarely got sick because of his balanced diet.
Adjective
being in a state of proper equilibrium
- Antonyms
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the carefully balanced seesaw
a properly balanced symphony orchestra
More examples (3)
a balanced assessment of intellectual and cultural history
a balanced blend of whiskeys
the educated man shows a balanced development of all his powers