Meaning & use

wellness

noun·Academic

The state of being in good physical and mental health, especially as an actively pursued goal.

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The company introduced a wellness program offering free yoga classes for employees.

She focuses on wellness by eating balanced meals and exercising daily.

A note on using this word

Wellness emphasizes an active, ongoing pursuit of health, unlike health, which can simply describe a current condition.

Words with a similar meaning

healthwellbeing

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