well-being

noun

well-be·​ing ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ How to pronounce well-being (audio)
Synonyms of well-being
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare

Examples of well-being in a Sentence

we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Enter wellness design, a growing discipline that prioritises improving well-being through intentional design choices. Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Physical activity helps the brain release endorphins that counter the effects of stress and promote a sense of well-being. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 When to Contact a Wildlife Rehabilitator Call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator when there's any doubt about a young animal's well-being, says Gros. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026 Next, the participants assessed their anxiety and well-being. Daryl Van Tongeren, Fortune, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-being

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-being was in 1561

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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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well-being

noun
well-be·​ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare

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