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   Health·y

   /ˈhelTHē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. in good health: "I feel fit and healthy" Similar in good physical conditionin good healthwellall rightfinefitphysically fitin good trimin good shapein fine fettlein good kilterin top formaerobicizedin tip-top conditionflourishingbloomingthrivinghardyhaleheartyrobuststrongvigoroushale and heartyfighting fitfit as a fiddlefit as a fleabursting with healththe picture of healthin rude healthinformal:OKin the pinkright as rainup to snuffOpposite ill
   • ▪ (of a part of the body) not diseased: "healthy cells"
   • ▪ indicative of, conducive to, or promoting good health: "a healthy appetite" Similar good for onegood for one's healthhealth-givinghealthfulwholesomenutritiousnourishingbeneficialsalubrioussalutarybeneficialhealth-givinghealthfulsalubrioussalutaryinvigoratingbracingrefreshingtonicstimulatinghygieniccleansanitaryOpposite unwholesomeunhealthy
   • ▪ normal, natural, and desirable: "a healthy contempt for authority"
   • ▪ of a satisfactory size or amount: "making a healthy profit"

   Derivatives

   • 1. healthiness noun

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