Healthfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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healthfully
[ ˈhɛlθfəli ]
manner of living
Healthfully refers to the manner in which one conducts their life or activities in a way that promotes good health. This can include making nutritious dietary choices, engaging in regular physical activity, and maintaining mental well-being. It emphasizes the importance of choices and behaviors that contribute positively to one’s overall health. The term is often associated with lifestyle practices that prevent disease and promote longevity.
Synonyms
healthily, nutritiously, wholesomely.
Examples of usage
- She always eats healthfully to stay fit.
- He decided to live healthfully after his doctor’s advice.
- To feel better, try to sleep healthfully and manage stress.
Translations
Translations of the word "healthfully" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saudavelmente
🇮🇳 स्वास्थ्यकर तरीके से
🇩🇪 gesundheitsfördernd
🇮🇩 dengan sehat
🇺🇦 здорово
🇵🇱 zdrowo
🇯🇵 健康的に
🇫🇷 sainement
🇪🇸 saludablemente
🇹🇷 sağlıklı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 건강하게
🇸🇦 بصحة
🇨🇿 zdravě
🇸🇰 zdravo
🇨🇳 健康地
🇸🇮 zdravo
🇮🇸 heilbrigt
🇰🇿 денсаулыққа пайдалы
🇬🇪 ჯანმრთელად
🇦🇿 sağlamlıqla
🇲🇽 saludablemente
Etymology
The term 'healthfully' originates from the word 'health,' which traces back to the Old English ' hǣlth', meaning 'wholeness, a state of being sound or well.' The adverbial form 'healthfully' evolved by adding the suffix '-fully' to signify that something is done in a manner that contributes to or maintains health. The concept of health has always been significant in human societies, as it encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being. Over time, with the advent of modern medicine and nutritional science, the understanding of what it means to live healthfully has expanded, integrating various factors such as diet, exercise, and even mental health considerations. The increase in global health awareness and the rise in lifestyle-related diseases particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries have further highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthfully balanced lifestyle.