heathy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heathy
First recorded in 1400–50, heathy is from the late Middle English word hethy. See heath, -y 1
Example Sentences
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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
Adding to the euphoria of the 1995-96 season: Magic Johnson, who was heathy enough to return and play in 32 games.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2022
The mountains are highland, wild, heathy, and tempest-beaten: and is there no sublimity in their cliffs, their scarred fronts, and scarred sides?
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 by Various
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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