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wellbeing

noun

Simple meaning

A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous.

Pronunciation

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wehlbeeing

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IPA pronunciation (US)

wɛlˈbiɪŋ

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

Used this way, wellbeing is a specialist word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Specialist/technical
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Specialized
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Clinical and detached

Where it naturally appears

  • Technical/specialist writing

Usage note

In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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economic wellbeingphysical wellbeingsocial wellbeingpsychological wellbeingmaterial wellbeinghuman wellbeinggeneral wellbeingemotional wellbeing

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