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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What makes this “healthy correction” as opposed to a bubble bursting is that there is plenty of differentiation between winners and losers.

From MarketWatch

“Indoor K1 is more recreational, for coming with friends and competing in a healthy way,” David said.

From Los Angeles Times

Cynthia Cox, the director of KFF’s program on the ACA, said that many people—often healthy and younger individuals—are expected to ditch plans rather than pay more.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under healthy conditions, this system releases molecules that help the body eliminate viruses, bacteria, and damaged cells.

From Science Daily

In contrast, forests with healthier ecosystems and naturally dynamic conditions often gained species over the same period.

From Science Daily

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