A1adjective 1K

Healthy

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈhelθi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈhelθi/"]/

Meaning of Healthy

having good health and not likely to become ill

In simple words: Good for your body or mind.

Healthy in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Healthy

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.

Related words

Collocations with Healthy

• 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 for Healthy

• wholesome
• nutritious
• beneficial
• fit
• salubrious

Opposites of Healthy

• unhealthy
• harmful

Common mistakes with Healthy

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

Frequently asked questions about Healthy

What does Healthy mean?

Good for your body or mind.

What is the definition of Healthy?

having good health and not likely to become ill

How do you use Healthy in a sentence?

Eating fruits and vegetables is part of a healthy diet.

Can you give another example of Healthy?

She goes for a run every morning to stay healthy.

What are synonyms for Healthy?

Common alternatives include wholesome, nutritious, beneficial, fit, salubrious.

What is the opposite of Healthy?

Opposite meanings include unhealthy, harmful.

What words go with Healthy?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Healthy?

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

How do you pronounce Healthy?

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

When should I use Healthy?

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'.

What CEFR level is Healthy?

"Healthy" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.