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healthy

healthy

111 2.8
Showing good sense and not being extreme
  • adjective
  • /ˈhɛlθi/
translation icon : sano
  • So why not just call that a healthy sense of self?
  • healthy skepticism
  • a healthy relationship
  • healthy development

A degree of narcissism is healthy, you know.

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Examples

  • Statistics show that few marriages, even healthy ones, survive the death of a child.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Shame is not a healthy condition.

  • And so if he has no other healthy relationships, why?

  • You got to learn to take a very healthy, positive approach.

  • Expressing needs in a healthy relationship is normal.

  • But we will have a healthy relationship with my parents by behaving normally.

  • I still love your father, but that doesn't mean it was healthy for us to stay together.

  • You're worthy of a good, strong, solid, healthy, loving relationship.

  • The better use of geographical knowledge is necessary for a healthy, prosperous, and peaceful planet.

    Academic text (2008)
  • It's healthy to express your feelings openly in a relationship, as it fosters understanding.

Synonyms

intelligent
vshealthy
  • US
81 2.7

Showing good judgment and practical sense

emphasizes cautious, moderate judgment rather than only clever reasoning
sound
vshealthy
62 4.5

Based on good reasons and likely to be correct

focuses on balanced, moderate judgment rather than mere reliability
level-headed
vshealthy
14 4.0

Calm and sensible and good at making decisions in difficult situations

applies to cautious, prudent attitudes beyond calm decision moments

Antonyms

505 1.3

Not showing good sense and making unwise choices

224 3.6

More than is needed or reasonable

192 4.4

Not based on clear reason or thinking

Compounds

Eating different foods in the right amounts to keep your body well

Good for your heart because it is low in unhealthy fat and salt

A space between people that keeps them comfortable and respected

Showing sexual feelings or actions in a safe, respectful way that helps your emotional and physical health

A garden where plants, soil, and helpful animals live in balance

Being well in your mind and body

How Balanced

balanced
101 1.0
sensible
201 2.7
healthy
111 2.8
unbalanced
14 3.8
extreme
877 3.6

Surface Forms

healthy positive
healthier comparative
healthiest superlative

Morphology

healthy = health (semi-transparent) = health + y

Used figuratively to mean 'sensible' or 'balanced' (e.g., a healthy attitude); related to 'soundness' but somewhat shifted from literal bodily health.

Etymology

A healthy attitude comes from the old root hal meaning 'whole' and the idea of health, so a healthy fear or doubt is balanced and sensible, not extreme.