Meaning & use

well-being

noun·Everyday

The state of being healthy, comfortable, and content, physically and mentally.

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Regular exercise contributes to both physical and mental well-being.

The company introduced new policies to support employee well-being.

A note on using this word

Well-being covers a broad, holistic sense of thriving, unlike 'health,' which more narrowly refers to physical condition.

Words with a similar meaning

welfarehealth

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