wellness

noun well·ness \ˈwel-nəs\

: the quality or state of being healthy

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: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal <lifestyles that promote wellness>

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Synonyms: fitness, healthiness, heartiness, robustness, sap, soundness, verdure, health, wholeness, wholesomeness

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noun well·ness

: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal <lifestyles that promote wellness>

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