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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The German boss has seemed happy to foster healthy competition between the two boyhood friends, but now decision time is coming.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Many people “have a healthy skepticism in the era of AI,” said Suzanne Philion, chief marketing officer at Waymo, now a Google sibling within Alphabet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

With a healthy dose of RuPaul’s signature wit and enough drag queen-friendly lighting to combat Hollywood’s run of dimly lit features, the team revives the disaster spoof with stylish aplomb.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The results indicate that targeted metabolic interventions may help preserve cellular function and extend the period of healthy aging.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

He’s lean and healthy and has as much energy as the Magic’s center going up and down the court.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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