valetudinary
- adjective
- /ˌvælɪˈtjuːdɪnɛri/
- Formal
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hipocondríaco
- She adopted a valetudinary attitude, constantly worrying about even the slightest ailments.
Examples
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Though young, he lived a valetudinary life, following strict diets and health regimens.
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His valetudinary habits made him avoid social gatherings.
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His valetudinary concerns became a recurring theme in family discussions.
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Don't be so valetudinary! You're perfectly healthy!
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She adopted a valetudinary attitude, constantly worrying about even the slightest ailments.
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His valetudinary concerns became a recurring theme in family discussions.
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Though young, he lived a valetudinary life, following strict diets and health regimens.
Synonyms
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Very worried about being seriously ill
Being too worried about their health
Very worried about your health even when doctors find nothing wrong
Antonyms
How Unwell
Surface Forms
Morphology
valetudinary = valetudinarian (opaque) = valetudin + ary
Although related to the English word 'valetudinarian', the formation is irregular and the Latin-derived component is not readily interpretable by typical learners.
Etymology
Valetudinary comes from the Latin valetudo 'state of health' and the verb valere 'to be strong', a root you also see in English words like valiant and value. So, because it is tied to ideas of strength and health, valetudinary describes someone in poor health or someone who often worries about their health.