adjective
healthy
In good physical or mental condition, or beneficial to health.
Our dog stays healthy with daily walks and regular checkups.
Etymology
The adjective describes having health or supporting it. It can therefore apply both to a person in good condition and to a practice that helps maintain that condition.
More examples
- She packs a healthy lunch with vegetables and whole grains.
- Enough sleep helps keep both your body and mind healthy.
- She feels healthier now that she walks to work.
Forms
healthy · healthier · healthiest
health noun — The condition of body or mind.
healthily adverb — In a way that supports health.