- 1having good health and not likely to become sick a healthy child/animal/tree Stay healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. opposite unhealthy Thesauruswell
- good
- all right
- OK
- fine
- healthy
- strong
- in shape
- well [not usually before noun] (somewhat informal) in good health:Is he well enough to travel? Well is used especially to talk about your own health, to ask someone about their health, or to make a comment on it.
- good [not usually before noun] (somewhat informal) in good health:I don't feel good. She's looking much better these days.
- all right [not before noun] (somewhat informal) not feeling ill; not injured:Are you feeling all right?
- OK [not before noun] (informal) not feeling ill; not injured:She says that she's OK now, and will be back at work tomorrow.
- fine [not before noun] (not used in negative statements) (somewhat informal) completely well:“How are you?” “Fine, thanks.” Fine is used especially to talk about your health, especially when someone asks you how you are. It is also used to talk about someone's health when you are talking to someone else.
- healthy in good health and not likely to become sick:Stay healthy by exercising regularly.
- strong in good health and not suffering from an illness:After a few weeks, she was feeling stronger. Strong is often used to talk about becoming healthy again after an illness.
- in shape in good physical health, especially because you take regular physical exercise:I go swimming every day in order to stay in shape.
- all right/OK/in shape for something
- all right/OK to do something
- to feel/look well/good/all right/OK/fine/healthy/strong
- to keep (somebody) well/healthy/in shape
- perfectly well/all right/OK/fine/healthy
- physically well/healthy/strong
- 2[usually before noun] good for your health a healthy diet/climate/lifestyle opposite unhealthy
- 3[usually before noun] showing that you are in good health to have a healthy appetite a shampoo that keeps hair looking healthy
- 4normal and sensible The child showed a healthy curiosity. She has a healthy respect for her rival's talents. It's not healthy the way she clings to the past. opposite unhealthy
- 5successful and working well a healthy economy Your car doesn't sound very healthy.
- 6[usually before noun] large and showing success a healthy bank balance a healthy profit Thesauruswell
- good
- all right
- OK
- fine
- healthy
- strong
- in shape
- well [not usually before noun] (somewhat informal) in good health:Is he well enough to travel? Well is used especially to talk about your own health, to ask someone about their health, or to make a comment on it.
- good [not usually before noun] (somewhat informal) in good health:I don't feel good. She's looking much better these days.
- all right [not before noun] (somewhat informal) not feeling ill; not injured:Are you feeling all right?
- OK [not before noun] (informal) not feeling ill; not injured:She says that she's OK now, and will be back at work tomorrow.
- fine [not before noun] (not used in negative statements) (somewhat informal) completely well:“How are you?” “Fine, thanks.” Fine is used especially to talk about your health, especially when someone asks you how you are. It is also used to talk about someone's health when you are talking to someone else.
- healthy in good health and not likely to become sick:Stay healthy by exercising regularly.
- strong in good health and not suffering from an illness:After a few weeks, she was feeling stronger. Strong is often used to talk about becoming healthy again after an illness.
- in shape in good physical health, especially because you take regular physical exercise:I go swimming every day in order to stay in shape.
- all right/OK/in shape for something
- all right/OK to do something
- to feel/look well/good/all right/OK/fine/healthy/strong
- to keep (somebody) well/healthy/in shape
- perfectly well/all right/OK/fine/healthy
- physically well/healthy/strong
- put on/gain/lose weight/a few pounds
- watch/control/struggle with your weight
- be/become seriously overweight/underweight
- be/become clinically/morbidly obese
- achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss
- slim down to 160 pounds
- combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity
- develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
- be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet
- have/suffer from a negative/distorted body image
- have/develop a positive/healthy/realistic body image
- eat a balanced diet/healthily/well
- get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition
- contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
- be high/low in calories/fat/fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids/trans-fats
- contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners/high-fructose corn syrup
- avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
- stop/quit smoking
- get regular exercise
- do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
- play football/hockey/tennis/soccer
- go jogging/running
- go to/visit/hit/work out at the gym
- strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles
- contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles
- build (up)/gain muscle
- improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
- burn/consume/expend calories
- be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape
- lower your cholesterol/blood pressure
- boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system
- prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
- reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress
- enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being
NAmE//ˈhɛlθəli//
adverb to eat healthily NAmE//ˈhɛlθinəs//
noun [uncountable]See healthy in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: healthy