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

As the Moon highlights what matters most to you, Chiron draws attention to your daily responsibilities and well-being. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

The fulfillment of basic needs also factors into recovery, the authors added, as do enhancements or improvements in social support, spirituality, physical and mental health, and other aspects of well-being. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

In my assessment, Hegseth is building a military that fits a narrow ideological view at the cost of its service members’ safety and well-being. — Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Measuring psychological capital can help executives identify where their workforce needs support and invest more precisely in the human capabilities that strengthen performance, well-being and organizational resilience. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 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