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Healthy

UK /["/ˈhelθi/"]/US /["/ˈhelθi/"]/

Definition

having good health and not likely to become ill

In simple words: Good for your body or mind.

Examples

  • Eating fruits and vegetables is part of a healthy diet.
  • She goes for a run every morning to stay healthy.
  • It's important to have a healthy lifestyle to feel good.
  • This new recipe is both delicious and healthy.
  • He likes to choose healthy snacks instead of junk food.

Usage notes

Used when talking about food, lifestyle, or habits that promote well-being. Appropriate in both speaking and writing. Less common in casual settings; often paired with 'food' or 'lifestyle'.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'heal' to remind you that 'healthy' means good for your health.

Collocations

  • appear
  • be
  • be born
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • fit and healthy
  • appear
  • be
  • be born
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • fit and healthy
  • appear
  • be
  • be born
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • fit and healthy
  • be
  • remain
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very

Synonyms

  • wholesome
  • nutritious
  • beneficial
  • fit
  • salubrious

Antonyms

  • unhealthy
  • harmful

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'healthful' (which means something that promotes health)
  • Using it to describe non-food items incorrectly
  • Saying 'more healthier' instead of 'healthier'