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hale1

hale1

 
pronunciation:
heIl
part of speech: adjective
inflections: haler, halest
definition: in good health.
All the sailors were hale and hearty at the beginning of the voyage.
synonyms:
chipper, healthy, sound, well
antonyms:
infirm, invalid, unwell
similar words:
able-bodied, fine, fit, good, hardy, hearty, robust, rugged, strong, vigorous, whole, wholesome
derivation: haleness (n.)