healthy

[hel-thee] / ˈhɛl θi /

ADJECTIVE

in good condition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

active athletic fresh healthful hearty lively normal robust strong tough vigorous

WEAK

able-bodied all right blooming bright-eyed bushy-tailed chipper firm fit flourishing full of life hale hardy husky in fine feather in fine fettle in good shape in the pink lusty muscular physically fit potent restored rosy-cheeked safe and sound sound stout sturdy trim unimpaired virile well whole

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic delicate feeble gentle idle inactive infirm kind lazy lethargic lifeless soft unhealthy weak

WEAK

delicated diseased fragile ill indisposed poor sick sickly worn

Example Sentences

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However, analysts said the selling was largely driven by profit-taking and could be seen as a healthy pause in a rally that has run since March.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Eating very specific types of fresh food each day - not just any five portions of fruit and vegetables - could help keep your heart healthy, a study suggests.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It can gradually shrink hair follicles, making it harder for them to keep producing strong, healthy hair.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Although France will be right there if Kylian Mbappé is healthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Good, healthy habitats are critical for any species’ survival.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

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