In the 1950's, the Finns were cited as having one of the least healthy diets in the world.
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Healthy
/ˈhɛlθi/
Synonyms for "healthy" (187 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (38)
Adjective(4 words)
advantageousalive and kickingauspiciousbeneficialbenevolentbenignbigbonbonnybracingbrawbright-eyed and bushy-tailedbuenobumperbunkumcapitalchippercogentcommendableconsiderable
Adjective(2 words)
all oak and iron boundbuxom
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (56)
fitfit and fineflourishingfreshfull of beansgoodgood forgoodlygrandgreathalehale and heartyhardyhealth-enhancinghealth-preservinghealthfulheartyhelpfulhygeianhygienic
Show 11 more words
in conditionin fine fettlein fine whackin good casein good healthin good shapein healthin high featherin mint conditionin shapein the pink
Adjective(16 words)
Related words (93)
Adjective(23 words)
level-headedlevelheadednormal datanutritiousphysical conditioningphysical statephysiologic system processrespectablerobustrobust governmental oversightrobust habitatsalubrioussizablesizeablesonsiesoundeststrong healththriving tech ecosystemtidyunimpaired
Noun(9 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: sound, able-bodied, advantageous, alive and kicking, all oak and iron bound.
- Sentence evidence is available for healthy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "healthy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "healthy"
Keep "healthy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "healthy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "healthy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "healthy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesnutritionstate of health
More specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entrieshealthy breakfasthealthy diethealthy habitshealthy immune systemhealthy lifestylehealthy mind
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
30 entriesShowing 16 of 30 words.
Sample sentences
26 total sentences available.
You look as healthy as ever.
Source: tatoeba (15933)
Fair competition is necessary for the healthy growth of industry.
Source: tatoeba (18874)
The school is situated in healthy surroundings.
Source: tatoeba (21524)
Showing 4 of 26 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "healthy"?
Closest matches include sound, able-bodied, advantageous, alive and kicking, all oak and iron bound.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "healthy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.