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

This shift means career success is now measured by a more personal definition, encompassing well-being and autonomy alongside professional growth. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

This happened, the states argue, despite public statements by Meta that its platforms were designed to support the well-being of young users. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Military families raise alarms over the well-being of sailors on a Navy ship that has been at sea for nearly nine months. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

This not only would have been a revenue source for Hawthorne, but also would have put money in purses, enhancing the financial well-being of the people racing at the track and the quality of the racing product. — Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 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