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Definition of healthy
1 : free from disease or pain : enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit : well healthy children tips for staying healthy
2 : showing physical, mental, or emotional well-being : evincing health a healthy complexion has a healthy appetite
3 : beneficial to one's physical, mental, or emotional state : conducive to health healthy foods a healthy lifestyle walk three miles every day … a beastly bore, but healthy— G. S. Patton
4a : prosperous, flourishing a healthy economy
b : not small or feeble : considerable a healthy sum of money
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Synonyms & Antonyms for healthy
Synonyms
able-bodied, bouncing, fit, hale, hearty, robust, sound, well, well-conditioned, whole, wholesome
Antonyms
ailing, diseased, ill, sick, unfit, unhealthy, unsound, unwell
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The surviving infant remains healthy and will be closely monitored by Zoo personnel. — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian, "National Zoo Reports Death of Infant Golden Lion Tamarin," 2 July 2018 That often pushes aside the basic building blocks of a healthy life, such as proper sleep, exercise, and nutrition. — Clay Marsh, STAT, "Facing deaths of despair from the depths of despair in West Virginia," 12 July 2018 Findings of the study showed 8.2 million years of healthy life were lost due to diabetes attributable to air pollution in 2016 globally. — Hannah Holzer, sacbee, "Air pollution increases risk for type 2 diabetes, study finds," 12 July 2018 Children learned about biker safety and living healthier lives. — Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, "Children Learn Bike Safety," 3 July 2018 Our mission has always been to help people live healthier lives. — Carolyn Kylstra, SELF, "How Should a Health Brand Talk About Weight?," 25 June 2018 This process should bring us a step closer to what really matters: informing people who want to know how to eat for a healthy life. — Julia Belluz, Vox, "This Mediterranean diet study was hugely impactful. The science just fell apart.," 20 June 2018 Many say that being involved in different activities has made them happier and healthier. — City Bureau, Chicago Reader, "These candid photos capture how seniors are growing communities—while growing older—on the south side," 12 July 2018 All the activities are monitored by Nicklaus pediatric endocrinology nurses to ensure a safe and healthy environment, according to a news release. — Emily Himes, miamiherald, "Diabetic children learn about nutrition and keeping healthy at Camp Roaring Sun," 10 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'healthy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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English Language Learners Definition of healthy
: having good health : not sick or injured
: showing good health
: good for your health
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Kids Definition of healthy
1 : being sound and well : not sick
2 : showing good health a healthy complexion
3 : aiding or building up health healthy exercise
4 : rather large in extent or amount They made a healthy profit.
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Medical Definition of healthy
1 : enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
2 : revealing a state of health a healthy complexion
3 : conducive to health
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