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balanced

 

[ ˈbælənst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

diet

Having a diet that includes a variety of different types of food to ensure all necessary nutrients are consumed.

Synonyms

healthy, nutritious, well-rounded

Examples of usage

  • It's important to have a balanced diet to stay healthy.
  • A balanced diet consists of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and grains.
Context #2 | Adjective

work-life

Maintaining a healthy equilibrium between work and personal life.

Synonyms

equitable, harmonious, moderate

Examples of usage

  • It's crucial to have a balanced work-life in order to avoid burnout.
  • She strives for a balanced lifestyle by dedicating time to both work and relaxation.
Context #3 | Adjective

physical

Being stable and not tilted or leaning to one side.

Synonyms

even, level, steady

Examples of usage

  • The shelf was perfectly balanced and didn't tip over.
  • The gymnast showed great balance on the beam.

Translations

Translations of the word "balanced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equilibrado

🇮🇳 संतुलित

🇩🇪 ausgewogen

🇮🇩 seimbang

🇺🇦 збалансований

🇵🇱 zrównoważony

🇯🇵 バランスの取れた

🇫🇷 équilibré

🇪🇸 equilibrado

🇹🇷 dengeli

🇰🇷 균형 잡힌

🇸🇦 متوازن

🇨🇿 vyvážený

🇸🇰 vyvážený

🇨🇳 平衡的

🇸🇮 uravnotežen

🇮🇸 jafnvægi

🇰🇿 теңдестірілген

🇬🇪 დაბალანსებული

🇦🇿 tarazlı

🇲🇽 equilibrado

Etymology

The word 'balanced' originated from the Old French word 'balancier', meaning 'to sway or rock'. It entered the English language in the 15th century, originally used in the context of physical equilibrium. Over time, 'balanced' expanded in meaning to include aspects of diet, lifestyle, and general stability.

See also: balance, balancer, balancing, counterbalance, counterbalancing, imbalance, imbalanced, unbalance, unbalanced.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,092, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.