Healthful: meaning, definitions and examples

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healthful

[ ˈhelθfʊl ]

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general

Conducive to good health; promoting health or well-being.

Synonyms

beneficial, healthy, nutritious, wholesome

Examples of usage

Eating a healthful diet is important for maintaining overall well-being.
Regular exercise is essential for leading a healthful lifestyle.
She always chooses healthful snacks over sugary treats.

Translations

Translations of the word "healthful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saudável

🇮🇳 स्वास्थ्यवर्धक

🇩🇪 gesund

🇮🇩 sehat

🇺🇦 здоровий

🇵🇱 zdrowy

🇯🇵 健康的

🇫🇷 sain

🇪🇸 saludable

🇹🇷 sağlıklı

🇰🇷 건강에 좋은

🇸🇦 صحي

🇨🇿 zdravý

🇸🇰 zdravý

🇨🇳 健康的

🇸🇮 zdrav

🇮🇸 heilsusamlegur

🇰🇿 денсаулыққа пайдалы

🇬🇪 ჯანმრთელი

🇦🇿 sağlam

🇲🇽 saludable

Word origin

The word 'healthful' dates back to the mid-16th century. It is derived from the word 'health' with the suffix '-ful' meaning 'full of'. The concept of healthful living has been emphasized throughout history, with an emphasis on diet, exercise, and overall wellness.