hale — healthy and strong, especially in an old person
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: healthy and strong, especially in an old person
Pronunciation (IPA): /heɪl/
Example Sentences
- Despite being 90, she remains hale and continues to garden every day.
- My hale grandmother just beat me at arm wrestling – I'm embarrassed!
- The hale centenarian attributed his longevity to daily walks and laughter.
hale
ADJECTIVE[/heɪl/]
healthy and strong, especially in an old person
At ninety, grandpa is still hale and hikes the mountain every morning.
The hale fisherman faces the pale whale!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hal' meaning 'whole' or 'uninjured,' related to Old Norse 'heill' and German 'heil.' The word is connected to the Proto-Germanic root meaning 'wholeness' or 'healing.'
Breakdown
hal (Old English: whole, uninjured) = hale (healthy and strong)
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📝Examples
“Despite being 90, she remains hale and continues to garden every day.”
“My hale grandmother just beat me at arm wrestling – I'm embarrassed!”
“The hale centenarian attributed his longevity to daily walks and laughter.”
“While his peers need walking sticks, this hale 80-year-old still runs marathons.”
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