# healthiest

/ˈhɛɫθiɪst/ (US) · /hˈɛlθɪəst/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/healthiest
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

having the best physical or mental condition compared to everyone else in a group. You use this to describe the person or thing that is the most fit, strong, or good for your body.

For teachers: the superlative form of 'healthy'; indicates the highest degree of physical wellbeing or nutritional benefit within a set. Typically follows 'the' and precedes a noun or follows a linking verb.

## Examples

- She is the healthiest person in our family.
- After comparing all the options on the menu, he chose the salad because it was the healthiest choice available.
- While many athletes claim to be the healthiest members of society, true wellness requires a balance of physical strength, mental clarity, and consistent nutritional habits.

## Pitfalls

- Not "the most healthiest" but "the healthiest" — Learners often use 'most' with superlative forms that already end in '-est'. 'Healthy' follows the rule for two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', changing 'y' to 'i' and adding '-est'.

## Usage notes

- Superlative adjective — typically preceded by the definite article 'the'.

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