balanced B2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈbælənst/ See IPA manual Freq #11831 Meanings 1 adj Having different parts in the right proportions; not too much of any one thing. A balanced diet includes fruit, vegetables, and protein. 2 adj Steady and not likely to tip over; in equilibrium. The two children sat on a carefully balanced seesaw. Appears in Phrases (3) See all balanced diet a way of eating that provides a suitable variety and amount of nutrients Adjective + noun carefully balanced positioned or weighted with attention so that neither side tips Adverb + adjective properly balanced arranged so that different parts are in suitable proportion Adverb + adjective Topics Describing Qualities External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # balanced **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ˈbælənst/ **Frequency rank:** 11831 ## Meanings 1. Having different parts in the right proportions; not too much of any one thing. 2. Steady and not likely to tip over; in equilibrium. ## Examples - A balanced diet includes fruit, vegetables, and protein. - The two children sat on a carefully balanced seesaw. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown