Definitions

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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In a healthy brain, synaptic vesicles act as tiny packages that carry chemical messages from one neuron to the next.

From Science Daily

Analysts suggest the rally may continue, driven by healthy retail demand, reserve allocators, and short-term momentum buyers.

From Barron's

WHO says countries must also create healthier environments to promote good health and prevent obesity.

From BBC

Oversight is healthy; too much of that could be controlling.

From MarketWatch

GDP growth to fall in coming years below the 2% rate considered healthy for advanced economies.

From Barron's