Definitions

healthy

[hel-thee] / ˈhɛl θi /

ADJECTIVE

in good condition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

active athletic fresh healthful hearty lively normal robust strong tough vigorous

WEAK

able-bodied all right blooming bright-eyed bushy-tailed chipper firm fit flourishing full of life hale hardy husky in fine feather in fine fettle in good shape in the pink lusty muscular physically fit potent restored rosy-cheeked safe and sound sound stout sturdy trim unimpaired virile well whole

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic delicate feeble gentle idle inactive infirm kind lazy lethargic lifeless soft unhealthy weak

WEAK

delicated diseased fragile ill indisposed poor sick sickly worn

Example Sentences

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For many years, the main approaches have focused on encouraging healthy eating and regular physical activity.

From Science Daily

The study group included 34 patients diagnosed with TRD and 49 healthy participants who served as controls.

From Science Daily

Fiber supports healthy digestion and has been linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, among many other benefits.

From Science Daily

The encouraging finding is that when scientists blocked this specific step in the chain reaction, cellular activity returned to a healthier balance.

From Science Daily

She said she quickly lost a lot of weight "that wasn't in a healthy way", and then it started rising again.

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