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- pronunciation:
- hel
thi
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
healthier, healthiest |
| definition 1: |
being free from illness; sound.
She suffered from frequent illness as a child, but she's been healthy as an adult.- synonyms:
- hale, healthful, sound, well
- antonyms:
- ailing, bad, delicate, ill, infirm, sick, unhealthy
- similar words:
- able-bodied, fit, hearty, normal, robust, vigorous, whole
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| definition 2: |
relating to good mental and physical condition.
He's trying to adopt a healthy way of life these days.- synonyms:
- salutary
- antonyms:
- unhealthy, unwholesome
- similar words:
- healthful, hearty, right, robust, salubrious, wholesome
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| definition 3: |
reflecting good mental or physical condition.
Her helpfulness and optimism show a healthier outlook on life.Both boys have a healthy appearance.- antonyms:
- ghastly, sickly, unhealthy, unwholesome
- similar words:
- healthful, right, salubrious, sleek, wholesome
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| related words: |
hygienic, lusty, normal, trim |
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| derivations: |
healthily (adv.), healthiness (n.) |
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