Cool MateMeaning 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
- wellness
- happiness
- health
- contentment
- prosperity
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
Well-being appears in
Well-being in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الرفاهية
إن تكون سعيدًا وبصحة جيدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সুস্থতা, ভালো থাকা
সুস্থ ও খুশি থাকা।
- GermanDeutsch
Wohlbefinden
Glücklich und gesund sein.
- SpanishEspañol
Bienestar
Estar feliz y sano.
- Persianفارسی
رفاه، سلامت و خوشحالی
خوشحال و سالم بودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Bien-être
Être heureux et en bonne santé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कल्याण
खुश और स्वस्थ होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Benessere
Stare bene e felici.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bem-estar
Estar feliz e saudável.
- RussianРусский
Благополучие, благосостояние
Быть счастливым и здоровым.
- Urduاردو
فلاح و بہبود
خوش اور صحت مند ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
幸福感, 安康
Being happy and healthy.
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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.