Synonyms for

Healthy

Verb / ˈhelθi: / Another word for healthy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Having good health and well-being.

Synonyms & similar words

levelheaded sizeable sizable sound hefty unhealthy goodly salubrious goodish tidy respectable intelligent goodforyou fit strong robust wholesome nutritious healthful salubrious sound vigorous hearty flourishing thriving hale well sturdy energetic vital good able-bodied trim

Synonyms by register

Formal

salubrious wholesome sound vigorous

Informal

fit well hale robust

Literary

blooming flourishing effulgent

Antonyms

unhealthy sick ill diseased ailing morbid unwell

Common collocations

  • healthy lifestyle
  • healthy diet
  • healthy eating
  • healthy body
  • healthy mind
  • healthy relationship
  • healthy glow
  • healthy person

Word family

noun health
adjective healthy
adverb healthily

Usage note

While 'healthy' can describe food or habits, it's more commonly used for people or living things. For food, 'wholesome' or 'nutritious' might be more precise.

Example sentences

  1. Eating fruits and vegetables is a healthy habit.
  2. I always feel better after exercising, it's good for my health.
  3. Drinking water is important to stay healthy.
  4. My mom makes sure we eat healthy meals every day.
  5. I like to go outside and play to stay healthy.

Quotes

  • The groundwork of all happiness is health.
  • Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit.
  • The first wealth is health.

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