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health·ful
 healthful
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- pronunciation:
- helth
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
beneficial to the health.
The doctor advised that she eat a more healthful diet.Broccoli and cauliflower are healthful vegetables.- antonyms:
- unhealthy
- similar words:
- salubrious, wholesome
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| definition 2: |
sound; healthy.
She appeared to be a healthful child despite her abandonment.- antonyms:
- unhealthy
- similar words:
- healthy
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| related words: |
healthy |
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| derivations: |
healthfully (adv.), healthfulness (n.) |
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