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What is another word for Healthy? – 201 Healthy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    fit well wholesome salubrious hale robust vigorous flourishing thriving sound sane balanced nutritious beneficial advantageous salutary hygienic clean fresh blooming buoyant lively energetic dynamic resilient strong sturdy able-bodied athletic trim toned in shape physically fit mentally fit emotionally stable stable optimistic cheerful upbeat positive flourishing prosperous successful booming blooming radiant glowing beaming vibrant full of life full of energy full of vitality

    Meaning of Healthy

    The primary meaning of the word "Healthy" is relating to or characteristic of good physical, mental, or emotional condition.

    Definitions

    • In good physical or mental condition, or likely to improve or have a good quality of life
    • Conducive to good physical or mental condition, or promoting health and well-being
    • Free from disease or infirmity, or showing no signs of illness or disorder

    Etymology of Healthy

    The word "Healthy" has its roots in Old English and Old Norse, where "hælth" and "heil" respectively referred to wholeness, wellness, or being whole and sound
    The word has evolved over time to encompass a broader meaning of physical, mental, and emotional well-being, with its modern usage reflecting a more holistic understanding of health

    Example Uses

    • She maintains a healthy diet to ensure she stays fit and energetic throughout the day
    • Regular exercise is essential for a healthy heart and lungs
    • The healthy atmosphere in the office promotes productivity and job satisfaction
    • A healthy work-life balance is crucial for reducing stress and preventing burnout

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unhealthy sick ill diseased weak frail infirm feeble ailing sickly frail fragile delicate unsound unwholesome harmful detrimental destructive malignant pathological morbid abnormal unnatural unhealthy unbalanced unstable unfit unwell poorly weakly badly poorly