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wellbeing

A family enjoys a picnic in the park, showing their overall wellbeing.

Definition

Noun: 1. A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy: "Wellbeing" refers to the general condition of a person's life, encompassing physical health, mental state, and overall happiness and satisfaction. 2. A state of prosperity and good fortune: It can also describe a broader condition of thriving, success, and positive circumstances for an individual or group.

Usage and Examples
  • General State of Health and Happiness:
    • The company's new policy prioritizes employee wellbeing.
    • Regular exercise is crucial for both physical and mental wellbeing.
  • State of Prosperity:
    • Economic wellbeing is a key goal for the government.
    • The charity is dedicated to improving the wellbeing of communities in need.
Advanced Usage
  • "Subjective wellbeing": A psychological term for how people evaluate their own lives, including emotional reactions and cognitive judgments of life satisfaction.
    • The study measured the participants' subjective wellbeing over a five-year period.
  • "Holistic wellbeing": An approach that considers the whole person (physical, mental, emotional, social, and sometimes spiritual aspects) as interconnected.
    • The retreat focuses on holistic wellbeing, offering yoga, meditation, and nutritional workshops.
Variants and Related Words
  • Well-being (noun): An alternative, hyphenated spelling of "wellbeing." Both forms are correct and have the same meaning.
    • She is an advocate for children's well-being.
  • Well (adverb): In a good, satisfactory, or thorough manner. (Note: This is a distinct word, not a variant of "wellbeing," but shares the root meaning of good condition).
    • The project is going well.
Synonyms
  • Welfare: The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.
  • Health: The state of being free from illness or injury; often used more narrowly than wellbeing.
  • Prosperity: The state of being successful, especially in terms of wealth.
  • Contentment: A state of happiness and satisfaction.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • To safeguard/protect/promote someone's wellbeing: To act to ensure someone remains healthy and happy.
    • A parent's primary role is to safeguard their child's wellbeing.
  • A sense of wellbeing: A feeling of being healthy, happy, and comfortable.
    • A walk in nature always gives me a sense of wellbeing.
wellbeing

A family enjoys a picnic in the park, showing their overall wellbeing.

Noun
  1. a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
    • the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles

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