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UK/["/ˈwel biːɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈwel biːɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Well-being

general health and happiness

In simple words: Being happy and healthy.

Well-being in a sentence

  • **emotional/physical/psychological well-being**
  • to have **a sense of well-being**
  • We try to ensure the well-being of our employees.
  • A better water supply would contribute dramatically to the villagers' well-being.
  • She was filled with a sense of well-being.
  • Being with my family gives me a wonderful sense of well-being.
  • Physical and emotional well-being are closely linked.
  • She always looks after her sister's emotional well-being.
  • This industry is vital to the economic well-being of the city.
  • We need to look after the health and well-being of our community.

How to use Well-being

Used when discussing health, happiness, or quality of life. Common in both personal and professional contexts, but may sound out of place in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'well' as healthy and 'being' as existing — together they mean a healthy existence.

Related words

Collocations with Well-being

Synonyms for Well-being

Opposites of Well-being

  • ill-being
  • unhappiness
  • discontent

Common mistakes with Well-being

  • Confused with 'well-behaved'; they have different meanings.
  • Using it as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Omitting the hyphen, writing it as 'wellbeing'.

Compare Well-being with Wellness, Happiness, Health, Prosperity

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Frequently asked questions about Well-being

What does Well-being mean?

Being happy and healthy.

What is the definition of Well-being?

general health and happiness

How do you use Well-being in a sentence?

**emotional/physical/psychological well-being**

Can you give another example of Well-being?

to have **a sense of well-being**

What are synonyms for Well-being?

Common alternatives include wellness, happiness, health, contentment, prosperity.

What is the opposite of Well-being?

Opposite meanings include ill-being, unhappiness, discontent.

What words go with Well-being?

It commonly pairs with general, overall, emotional, contribute to, enhance, ensure, health and well-being, a sense of well-being.

What are common mistakes when using Well-being?

Confused with 'well-behaved'; they have different meanings. Using it as a verb instead of a noun. Omitting the hyphen, writing it as 'wellbeing'.

How do you pronounce Well-being?

US: /["/ˈwel biːɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwel biːɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Well-being?

Used when discussing health, happiness, or quality of life. Common in both personal and professional contexts, but may sound out of place in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Well-being?

"Well-being" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.