Synonyms of healthy
18 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for healthy is sound. Other synonyms of healthy are whole, wholesome, lusty, normal and well. The opposite of healthy is diseased.
Synonyms and similar words for healthy
adjectiveEnjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.
adjectiveConducive to health.
- healthfulSynonym of healthy (“evincing health”).
- wholesomePromoting good physical health and well-being.
- nourishingThat provides nourishment; nutritious.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- all oak and iron bound
- hale and hearty
- in the pink of healthIn very good health.
- lustyExhibiting lust (in the obsolete sense meaning "vigor"); strong, healthy, robust; vigorous; full of sap or vitality.
- normalUsual, healthy; not sick or ill or unlike oneself.
- soundHealthy.
- sound as a barrelHealthy, enjoying good health.
- sound as a bellIn excellent condition.
- wholeSound, uninjured, healthy.
- buxom dated
- freck Scotland, archaicPhysically active and healthy; robust, vigorous.
- hail obsoleteHealthy, whole, safe.
Opposite of healthy
adjectiveEnjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.
Meaning of healthy
- adjective Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.
- adjective Conducive to health.
- adjective Evincing health.
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Questions about synonyms of healthy
- What is another word for healthy?
- Healthy has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sound, whole, wholesome, lusty, normal, well, fit and nourishing.
- What is the opposite of healthy?
- The opposite of healthy is diseased.
- What does healthy mean?
- Healthy means enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.
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