Antonyms for health
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : helth |
| Phonetic Transcription : hɛlθ |
Definition of health
Origin :- Old English hælþ "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well," from Proto-Germanic *hailitho, from PIE *kailo- "whole, uninjured, of good omen" (cf. Old English hal "hale, whole;" Old Norse heill "healthy;" Old English halig, Old Norse helge "holy, sacred;" Old English hælan "to heal"). With Proto-Germanic abstract noun suffix *-itho (see -th (2)). Of physical health in Middle English, but also "prosperity, happiness, welfare; preservation, safety."
- noun physical, mental wellness
- For several weeks, there was no apparent change in Philothea's health or spirits.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- In consideration of the health of Paralus, the customary evening procession was dispensed with.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- I'll feel safe enough about my money as long as you keep your health.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- How are they to employ the day, or what inducement have they to employ it, in recruiting their stock of health?
- Extract from : « Sunday under Three Heads » by Charles Dickens
- She understood that Robin had been staying in Sidmouth for his health.
- Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
- Recommend him a day or two in the country, for the good of his health and our happiness.
- Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
- Within eighteen months she was home again, quite restored to health.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- Inquiries were made as to the health of Mr. Potts' family, and of Mr. Potts in particular.
- Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
- Mrs. Raymount was better in health but hardly more cheerful.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- They would never be a burden again—never, as long as she had strength and health!
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Synonyms for health
- bloom
- clean bill
- complexion
- constitution
- energy
- eupepsia
- euphoria
- fettle
- fine feather
- fitness
- form
- good condition
- haleness
- hardihood
- hardiness
- healthfulness
- healthiness
- lustiness
- pink
- prime
- robustness
- salubriousness
- salubrity
- shape
- soundness
- stamina
- state
- strength
- tone
- tonicity
- top form
- verdure
- vigor
- well-being
- wholeness
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