| Main Entry: | hardy |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | strong, tough |
Synonyms: |
able, able-bodied, acclimatized, brawny, burly, capable, enduring, firm, fit, fresh, hale, hardened, healthy, hearty, hefty, in fine fettle, in good condition, in good shape, indefatigable, inured, lusty, mighty, muscular, physically fit, powerful, resistant, robust, rugged, seasoned, solid, sound, stalwart, staunch, stout, sturdy, substantial, tenacious, unflagging, vigorous, well |
| Notes: | hardy means 'strong, durable, capable' - while hearty means 'strong' in a more active way as in hearty appetite, applause, meal |
Antonyms: |
feeble, infirm, invalid, sick, tender, unhealthy, weak |
| Main Entry: | healthy |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | in good condition |
Synonyms: |
able-bodied, active, all right, athletic, blooming, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, chipper, firm, fit, flourishing, fresh, full of life, hale, hardy, healthful, hearty, husky, in fine feather, in fine fettle, in good shape, in the pink, lively, lusty, muscular, normal, physically fit, potent, restored, robust, rosy-cheeked, safe and sound, sound, stout, strong, sturdy, tough, trim, unimpaired, vigorous, virile, well, whole |
Antonyms: |
delicated, diseased, fragile, ill, indisposed, infirm, poor, sick, sickly, unhealthy, worn |