well-being
/'wel'bi:i /
Definition
Noun: 1. A state of being happy, healthy, and prosperous; a state of good physical and mental health, comfort, and happiness. It refers to the overall quality of life and personal satisfaction of an individual or group.
Usage
The noun "well-being" describes a general, positive condition. It is often used in contexts related to health, psychology, social policy, and personal development. * It is commonly modified by adjectives like physical, mental, emotional, social, or economic to specify the aspect being discussed. * It is frequently used with verbs such as promote, enhance, improve, affect, and protect.
Examples
- Regular exercise is crucial for both physical and mental well-being.
- The company's new policies aim to improve employee well-being.
- Economic stability is fundamental to a nation's well-being.
- She practices meditation to maintain her emotional well-being.
Advanced Usage
- "A sense of well-being": A feeling or perception of being happy, healthy, and content.
- The vacation gave him a renewed sense of well-being.
- "Subjective well-being": (Psychology/Sociology) An individual's own evaluation of their life satisfaction and emotional experiences.
- The study measured participants' subjective well-being over a five-year period.
Variants and Related Words
- Wellbeing: An alternative, often single-word spelling of "well-being."
- Welfare (noun): Closely related, but often implies organized efforts by an institution or government to provide for health, happiness, and financial security. (e.g., ).
- Wellness (noun): Often used specifically to denote an active process of making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life, particularly in health and lifestyle contexts.
Synonyms
- Happiness
- Health
- Prosperity
- Welfare
- Contentment
Antonyms
- Ill-being
- Distress
- Hardship
- Misery
Related Phrases
- Well-being index: A statistical measure used to assess the quality of life in a country or region.
- The country ranks highly on the global well-being index.
- Well-being budget: A government budget that prioritizes spending on policies aimed at improving citizens' quality of life, not just economic growth.
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a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
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the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles
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