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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"I'm fit and heathy and was still finding it tough going - we were knackered from it," Mark says.
From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025
Once everyone in the secondary is heathy, Bryant could end up being something of jack-of-all-trades reserve, ala Ryan Neal.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 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 subject of heathy paths comes within the scope of this book.
From Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens by Cook, Ernest Thomas
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