Definitions
01not sick
A1 · Beginner
adj. having good health and not being sick or injured.
adj. possessing or enjoying good physical or mental health; free from disease or infirmity.
日本語:健康※
“The doctor said that my heart is very healthy for my age.”
“After months of physical therapy and a disciplined diet, the athlete returned to the field looking remarkably healthy and energetic.”
02good for your body
A1 · Beginner
adj. something that helps you stay well, like good food or exercise.
adj. conducive to or promoting good health; beneficial to physical well-being.
日本語:健康的※
“Eating a healthy breakfast gives you energy for the whole day.”
“Public health experts advocate for urban planning that encourages healthy habits, such as walking to work and accessing green spaces.”
Synonyms
03showing health
B1 · Intermediate
adj. looking like you are in good health.
adj. evincing or indicative of good health, often through physical appearance.
日本語:健康的※
“The baby has healthy pink cheeks and a loud cry.”
“The plants displayed a healthy green glow after being moved to a sunnier spot in the garden.”
04large or successful
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. a large or successful amount of something, like money or respect.
adj. significant in size, amount, or degree; showing strength or success in a non-medical context.
“The company reported a healthy profit at the end of the year.”
“Despite the economic downturn, the firm maintained a healthy respect for its competitors while securing a substantial market share.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “healthy” in context.
Confusables
Healthy describes the state of a living being, while healthful describes something that improves or maintains that state.
RememberHealthy is how you feel; healthful is what the food does.
Etymology
From health + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
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