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

About 76% of Union County residents reported high well-being, compared with about 61% in Gaston County, according to findings presented this month by the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute as part of its State of Our Region research. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

The Nordic communal goal is a focus on holistic well-being that can be sustained over the long term by every individual, from professional athletes in their prime to elders. — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

There’s something so unsettling about a game show where the contestants’ well-being is not considered, and The Tonight Show leaned into that uncanniness to great effect. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Social interaction provides emotional support and contributes to overall well-being. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 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