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

Honestly assessing whether an injury is affecting daily life and long-term well-being is part of recognizing one's physical limits. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Worldwide, the beauty and well-being brand usually opens one boutique every working day, or around 200 stores each year. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Offered in collaboration with the UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging, this six-week class combines breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being. — Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

The origins of lagom According to well-being expert Ellen af Petersens, a former yoga teacher and founder of the Swedish beauty brand Colekt, the lagom mindset is deeply rooted in Scandinavian history and culture. — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 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