Defn: The state of being health
HEALTHSOME
Health"some, a.
Defn: Wholesome; salubrious. [R.] "Healthsome air." Shak.
HEALTHWARD
Health"ward, a. & adv.
Defn: In the direction of health; as, a healthward tendency.
HEALTHY
Health"y, a. [Compar. Healthier; superl. Healthiest.]
1. Being in a state of health; enjoying health; hale; sound; free from disease; as, a healthy chid; a healthy plant. His mind was now in a firm and healthy state. Macaulay.
2. Evincing health; as, a healthy pulse; a healthy complexion.
3. Conducive to health; wholesome; salubrious; salutary; as, a healthy exercise; a healthy climate.
Syn. — Vigorous; sound; hale; salubrious; healthful; wholesome; salutary.