/ ˈhelθi; NAmE / adjective ( health·ier , healthi·est )
1.
having good health and not likely to become ill / sick :
a healthy child / animal / tree
Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly.
OPP unhealthy ➡ note at well
2.
[ usually before noun ] good for your health :
a healthy diet / climate / lifestyle
OPP unhealthy
3.
[ usually before noun ] showing that you are in good health :
to have a healthy appetite
a shampoo that keeps hair looking healthy
4.
normal and sensible :
The child showed a healthy curiosity.
She has a healthy respect for her rival's talents.
It's not healthy the way she clings to the past.
OPP unhealthy
5.
successful and working well :
a healthy economy
Your car doesn't sound very healthy.
6.
[ usually before noun ] large and showing success :
a healthy bank balance
a healthy profit
► health·ily adverb :
to eat healthily
► healthi·ness noun [ U ]