Definition of "healthy" in English

adjective

1. Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.

   • He was father to three healthy kids.
   • a healthy mind in a healthy body
   • Brush regularly to keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy.
   • My fruit trees are looking very healthy.

2. Conducive to health.

   • A healthy diet can help to maintain proper weight.

3. Evincing health.

   • Her face had a healthy glow.

4. (figuratively) Significant, hefty; beneficial.

   • a healthy respect for authority
   • Sam unwrapped the sandwich and took a healthy bite out of the middle.
   • a healthy dislike, a healthy contempt