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Definition healthy in British English

healthy adjective

adjective
/ˈhelθi/
1

physically strong and not ill

Example

a healthy baby

Example

Exercise can be fun, and being healthy feels great!

Example

I feel very healthy at the moment.

Example

I try to keep as healthy as possible.

Synonyms and related words
healthy well fit
1.1

helping you to stay physically strong and not ill

Example

We serve healthy and delicious food.

Example

a healthy diet/lifestyle

Synonyms and related words
healthy wholesome well-balanced
1.2

showing that you are physically strong and not ill

Example

For healthy teeth and gums, visit your dentist regularly.

Example

He's certainly got a healthy appetite.

Synonyms and related words
healthy well fit
2

working well and likely to continue to be successful

Example

The country still has a healthy rural economy.

Example

The car industry isn't looking very healthy at the moment.

Synonyms and related words
feasible promising up-and-coming
3

a healthy amount of money is a large amount

Example

Our bank balance is looking quite healthy this month.

Example

Last year the company made a healthy profit of over five million pounds.

Synonyms and related words
wealth fortune pile
4

a healthy attitude is good and sensible

Example

The children had been brought up with a healthy respect for books.

Synonyms and related words
practical sensible rational
Definition healthy in British English