Meaning of the word healthy in English

What does healthy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

healthy

US /ˈhel.θi/

UK /ˈhel.θi/

in good physical or mental condition; free from disease or illness

Example:

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Eating fruits and vegetables helps you stay healthy.

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She leads a very healthy lifestyle.

Synonym:

fit well robust vigorous

Synonym:

unhealthy sick ill

conducive to good health

Example:

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Eating a balanced diet is healthy for your heart.

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Regular exercise is a healthy habit.

Synonym:

wholesome nutritious beneficial

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unhealthy harmful

of a good size or amount; substantial

Example:

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He received a healthy bonus this year.

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The company made a healthy profit last quarter.

Synonym:

substantial considerable ample generous

Synonym:

meager small insignificant

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