wellness — the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwelnəs/
Example Sentences
- My cat's wellness routine includes sleeping 20 hours a day and judging my life choices.
- The hotel offers a comprehensive wellness package including spa treatments and meditation classes.
- His idea of wellness is eating pizza while doing yoga poses on the couch.
wellness
NOUN[/ˈwelnəs/]
the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Wellness emerged in the 1650s from the combination of the adjective 'well' (meaning healthy or in good condition) and the suffix '-ness' (denoting a state or condition). Originally denoting the state of being well, the term has evolved in modern usage to encompass not merely the absence of illness but the active pursuit of physical, mental, and emotional health.
Breakdown
well (healthy, in good condition) + -ness (state or quality of being) = wellness (the state of being healthy; holistic health and well-being).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's wellness routine includes sleeping 20 hours a day and judging my life choices.”
“The hotel offers a comprehensive wellness package including spa treatments and meditation classes.”
“His idea of wellness is eating pizza while doing yoga poses on the couch.”
“Many companies are investing in employee wellness programs to improve productivity and job satisfaction.”
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