# proportioned

/pɹəˈpɔɹʃənd/ (US) · /pɹəpˈɔːʃənd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/proportioned
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

having the right size and shape in relation to other parts of something. You use this to describe things that look balanced and not too big or small.

For teachers: having a balanced or harmonious relationship in size, quantity, or degree between parts of a whole. Often used to describe physical structures or the human body.

## Examples

- The statue is perfectly proportioned.
- The architect designed the building with perfectly proportioned windows to ensure the facade looked balanced from the street.
- While the athlete's limbs were long, his overall physique was remarkably proportioned, allowing for a fluid and efficient movement across the track.

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