Balanced

//ˈbælənst// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of balance form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1
Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.
"He believed he rarely got sick because of his balanced diet."

Adjective

1
being in a state of proper equilibrium wordnet

Synonyms

poised stable accordant alike all there apoise

Antonyms

barmy tendentious three stops short of dagenham unbalanced

Example

"Fruits and vegetables are essential to a balanced diet."

Related phrases

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