well-being

noun

well-be·​ing ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ 

: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare

Synonyms of well-being

• welfare
• interest
• health
• happiness
• sake
• success

Examples of well-being in a Sentence

we're only doing this for your own well-being

Recent Examples on the Web

For the women, the sudden interest in their well-being was a welcome sign. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

This approach helps maintain well-being while boosting income. — Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Organizations seeking the award share examples of innovative programs and initiatives that improve both patient care and staff well-being. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Fox advises parents to implement strict monitoring and maintain open dialogue to protect their children's mental well-being. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for well-being

• being
• feeing
• fleeing
• freeing
• keying
• kiang
• seeing
• skiing
• agreeing
• decreeing
• foreseeing
• nonbeing

Kids Definition

well-being

noun

well-be·​ing

ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ

: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare