wellness
noun
Simple meaning
Being in good health.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
wehlnuhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwɛlnəs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The quality or state of being in good health (sometimes emphasizing both health and safety); mental and physical soundness.
The process of learning about and engaging in behaviors that are likely to result in optimal health.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The quality or state of being in good health (sometimes emphasizing both health and safety); mental and physical soundness.
Used this way, wellness is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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