heathy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heathy
First recorded in 1400–50, heathy is from the late Middle English word hethy. See heath, -y 1
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Just as important for the Seahawks going forward, Walker finally looked heathy and refreshed, rushing for 86 yards and one TD on 19 carries, and he added 26 yards on three catches.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
Such a nature-positive future would ensure we have the heathy ecosystems we need to support both human and nonhuman life within a stable climate on our irreplaceable planet.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 21, 2023
Despite the dry weather, he says the "currents have looked good all year" and irrigation "kept them alive and heathy".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2022
He advised that, in the short term, the bureau should halt the mass roundups until heathy and safe conditions can be guaranteed.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2022
The Forest District, gravel, clay, and loam, except on the south, which is poor and heathy.
From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Thomas Cantrell Dugdale
As a result, their daughters grow faster, are generally heathier, and start to reproduce sooner.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 29, 2024
"It is also the heathier, smarter and cleaner travel choice for a better-connected society."
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2023
Hashmi felt as though she was in a heathier place but around the age of 13, she received various passing comments about her weight.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2021
Now he’s back — heathier, yes, but also a little older and wiser.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2018
“We didn’t want to make any excuses with that turnaround. Having these couple of days off put everyone in reset mode. Everyone has a little bit heathier bodies now.”
From Washington Times ● Nov. 4, 2016
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