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healthy

healthy

175 2.8
Showing good sense and not being extreme
  • adjective
  • /ˈhɛlθi/
: 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

sound
vshealthy
203 4.5

Based on good reasons and likely to be correct

focuses on balanced, moderate judgment rather than mere reliability
intelligent
vshealthy
  • US
34 2.7

Showing good judgment and practical sense

emphasizes cautious, moderate judgment rather than only clever reasoning
level-headed
vshealthy
17 4.0

Calm and sensible and good at making decisions in difficult situations

applies to cautious, prudent attitudes beyond calm decision moments

Antonyms

383 1.3

Not showing good sense and making unwise choices

208 3.6

More than is needed or reasonable

160 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

Being well in your mind and body

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

How Balanced

balanced
327 1.0
sensible
185 2.7
healthy
175 2.8
unbalanced
24 3.8
extreme
743 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.