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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Under healthy conditions, mitochondria form a highly dynamic network that adjusts continuously to changing energy needs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

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

A bearish harami on Jan. 16 marked the start of a healthy drawdown and the formation of a cup-with-handle base.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“The amount of work he put in, on the field and with the performance coaches,” said Mark McKenzie, who would lose his starting spot if Richards is healthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“Surprisahwoooooo!” the three perfectly healthy children cried as they raced to their governess and threw their arms around her.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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