Meaning & use

healthy

adjective·Everyday

Having or showing good physical or mental condition, or beneficial to one's well-being.

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A healthy diet includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

The plants looked healthy after weeks of steady sunlight and water.

A note on using this word

"Healthy" can describe a person, food, habit, or even a system, such as "a healthy economy."

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