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

Officers with the Plainville Police Department learned of the fall the next day when someone called authorities for a well-being check on Flagge, the warrant affidavit said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

But even in the consumer technology sphere, other digital surveillance devices pose similar threats to the privacy and well-being of users, especially for women. — Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

People who have good self-control often have higher psychological well-being, more academic and on-the-job achievements, and healthier relationships. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Jenn managed the bulk of Mike’s well-being, driving him to appointments, cheering on his favorite teams with him, facilitating his medical care. — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 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