Wellness: English Vocabulary List

healthy in both body and mind, without any illness or problems

"She is in sound health."

"After a long period of illness, the doctor confirmed that her mind and body were finally sound again."

having qualities that promote good health and well-being

"This is wholesome food."

"The movie offered wholesome entertainment for the entire family with no violence or bad language."

having strength, robustness, and good health

"He has a hearty laugh."

"Despite his advanced age, the old sailor remained hearty and full of life, enjoying his daily walks."

bursting with life and energy

"The child is vital and happy."

"The vital young athlete radiated an infectious energy that captivated the entire stadium."

quick and energetic in movement or action

"The walk was brisk."

"The brisk walk in the cold air woke her up and she felt ready to face the busy day ahead."

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

"The city is vibrant."

"The city's vibrant nightlife attracts young people from all over the country who come to enjoy the music."

dizzy and likely to become unconscious

"I feel faint."

"The hiker felt faint from dehydration so his friend gave him some water and made him sit down."

weak and thin, especially as a result of old age or an illness

"His body is wasted."

"His body is wasted from the disease and he looks like a skeleton with skin."

lacking the necessary qualities, skills, or mental health to perform a task

"He is unfit for duty."

"He is unfit to drive because his vision is too poor to see the road clearly."

(of a person's skin) having less color than usual, caused by fear, illness, etc.

"He looked very pale."

"After hearing the bad news, her face turned pale and her lips trembled."

having a weak physical state or delicate health

"The old woman looked frail."

"Despite his frail appearance, the elderly gentleman possessed remarkable inner strength and resilience."

ill or feeling unwell

"He is feeling poorly."

"The patient was feeling poorly so the nurse took his temperature and called the doctor to examine him."

(of a disease or condition) capable of transmitting from one person, organism, or object to another through direct or indirect contact

"The virus is infectious."

"Many bacteria and viruses are infectious, spreading through various forms of contact."

lacking vitality and strength or showing signs of extreme age

"The building is decrepit."

"The decrepit old man moved slowly and with great difficulty due to his advanced age and failing health."

feeling as if one is likely to vomit

"I feel nauseous."

"The smell of the rotten eggs made her feel nauseous so she ran to the bathroom and closed the door."

to die as a result of a disease or injury

"He will succumb to illness."

"The patient sadly succumbed to his severe injuries after the accident."

to suffer or undergo something irritating, especially an injury, disease, etc.

"She will sustain an injury."

"She had to sustain a painful injury during the competition, but she continued playing."