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

To not do so would risk both of you being overwhelmed, possibly to the detriment of your mother’s care and your own mental well-being. — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

That member-first foundation gives credit unions an opportunity to approach short-term lending differently, with a focus on affordability, transparency and long-term financial well-being. — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

My sense of self, my mental health and well-being have been challenged in ways that cannot be measured. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

In their investigation of the incident, Virginia regulators alleged The Vero had failed to assume responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being of its residents. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 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