wellness

well·ness

noun \ˈwel-nəs\

Definition of WELLNESS

: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal <lifestyles that promote wellness>

Examples of WELLNESS

1. Daily exercise is proven to promote wellness.
2. <discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program>

First Known Use of WELLNESS

1653

Related to WELLNESS

Synonyms: fitness, healthiness, heartiness, robustness, sap, soundness, verdure, health, wholeness, wholesomeness

Antonyms: illness, sickness, unhealthiness, unsoundness

Related Words: fettle, shape; cleanliness, hygiene; hardiness, lustiness, robustiousness, ruggedness, stamina, strength, toughness, vigor, vigorousness, vitality; bloom, flush, flushness; activeness, agility, liveliness, spryness; weal, welfare, well-being

Near Antonyms: debility, decrepitude, feebleness, frailness, infirmity, lameness, sickliness, weakness; ailment, condition, disease, disorder, malady, trouble

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