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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"I'm fit and heathy and was still finding it tough going - we were knackered from it," Mark says.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025
While he has been heathy to start this season, he has been injury prone during his first four seasons.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 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
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 herd-boys were driving the flocks and cattle over the heathy uplands, and Marion, Ormsby, and Mr Trail stood at the rude gate of the new-made garden, watching the Commissioner’s approach from the lines.
From Jasper Lyle by Harriet Ward
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
“By leading a heathier lifestyle that includes more exercise and a balanced diet, I am hoping to encourage others that they can do the same in 2016,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 31, 2015
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