Healthiness: English Vocabulary List

not damaged or injured in any way

"The lost child is safe and sound."

"After a long journey the children arrived home safe and sound and their parents were relieved."

used to describe someone that is in a prime state of health or physical stability

"My grandma is healthy as a horse."

"Despite his age, my grandfather is as healthy as a horse and runs five miles every single morning."

used to suggest that someone or something has fully recovered or is in good working condition

"She feels right as rain."

"After a week of rest and plenty of fluids, she felt as right as rain and was ready to return to work."

used to refer to someone with an immense amount of strength

"He is strong as an oak tree."

"After months of training at the gym, he became as strong as an ox and could lift heavy weights easily."

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

"After the vacation, I am in the pink of health."

"My grandmother is ninety years old but she is still in the pink of health and very active."

used to refer to someone who has recovered from an illness or injury and is no longer in bed

"He is up and about."

"After a week in bed with the flu, she was finally up and around again."

(of a person) having a healthy or fit body

"I try to stay in shape."

"After months of regular exercise he is finally in good shape for the race."

in good health after a period of illness or injury

"I am back on my feet."

"After the accident it took him several weeks to get back on his feet again."

used to describe a very well-behaved and obedient individual, especially a child

"The kids were good as gold."

"The children were as good as gold while their parents were away at the party."

healthy or cheerful in appearance

"She looks rosy about the gills."

"After her vacation in the mountains, she returned looking rosy about the gills."

to manage to stand upright after taking a fall or being knocked down

"He regained his feet."

"After tripping on the rug, he quickly regained his feet and continued walking."

the sleep that is believed to be necessary for maintaining one's physical appearance and overall health

"She needs her beauty sleep."

"She needs her beauty sleep and refuses to stay up late watching movies on weeknights."

in good health after a period of illness or injury

"He is on his feet."

"After weeks of recovery, she was finally back on her feet and ready to resume normal activities."

(of a person) having good health or positive outlook on life

"He is as good as gold."

"Despite his age, he remains as good as gold, always cheerful and energetic."

used to refer to someone who is starting to get or feel better after a period of illness or injury

"He is on the mend now."

"My grandfather was very sick but he is now on the mend and should be home from the hospital soon."

to manage to stand upright after taking a fall or being knocked down

"He regained his feet."

"After stumbling on the uneven path, he quickly regained his feet and continued walking."