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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U.S. jobless claims rose last week but remained in a range suggestive of a healthy labor market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When confronted with an undeniable fact — in this case, thousands of people booing a sitting president — the healthy human mind adjusts its understanding of reality.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

DNA repair proteins inside cells are constantly being produced and removed to maintain a healthy balance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

But reports by the Forestry Commission and Enfield Council found the oak was healthy and posed no risk, with potentially hundreds of years to live.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I find it annoying that Dr. Crowchild’s plants always look so bright and healthy, while the one I’ve been trying to keep alive seems to fight against my efforts willing it to thrive.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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