Definition of Healthy
Quick Meaning of Healthy
In good physical and mental condition; not sick or injured
Detailed Definition of Healthy
Having good physical and mental health; promoting or indicating good health
How to Pronounce Healthy
Stress pattern: Oo (2-syllable word).
Tip: Stress first syllable: 'HELL-thee'; -y pronounced like long 'e' sound
Watch out: First syllable should sound like 'hell' not 'heel'; final vowel is long 'e'
Origin and Etymology of Healthy
From health (Old English 'hælth') plus -y adjective suffix
How to Use Healthy in a Sentence
Each example shows “healthy” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“Eating healthy food and exercising keeps you healthy.”
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“She is a healthy child with lots of energy.”
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“A healthy diet includes vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Healthy
Common Synonyms for Healthy
Smart Synonyms for Healthy — When to Use Each
- fit
- when emphasizing physical strength and exercise-related condition
- well
- when describing general good feeling and absence of
- robust
- when praising strong constitution or resistance to disease
Antonyms of Healthy
Common Collocations with Healthy
These phrases pair with “healthy” in everyday English:
- healthy lifestyle
- healthy eating
- healthy person
- stay healthy
- look healthy
Common Mistakes When Using Healthy
Even fluent speakers slip up with “healthy”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: She eat healthy foods every day.
- ✓ Correct: She eats healthy foods every day.
- Why: Third person singular needs -s on the verb; healthy is adjective
- ✗ Wrong: He is health and strong.
- ✓ Correct: He is healthy and strong.
- Why: Use adjective 'healthy' after be-verb; 'health' is the noun form
Words Confused With Healthy
- Healthy vs Healthful: Healthful (archaic/formal) means promoting health; healthy means having health
Other Forms of Healthy
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthy
What is the meaning of "Healthy"?
In good physical and mental condition; not sick or injured
How do you pronounce "Healthy"?
The IPA is /ˈhɛlθi/. Stress first syllable: 'HELL-thee'; -y pronounced like long 'e' sound
What part of speech is "Healthy"?
"Healthy" is an adjective at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Healthy"?
Common synonyms include fit, well, robust.
How do you use "Healthy" in a sentence?
For example: "Eating healthy food and exercising keeps you healthy."