Healthiest
ˈhɛlθiɪst
Definitions
The most beneficial for physical and mental well-being.
ˈhɛlθiɪst
Most conducive to good health.
Of all the options, the spinach smoothie is the healthiest.
💡 Simply: When something is the best for your body, like eating a bunch of yummy veggies or running around outside, that's the healthiest!
👶 For kids: The very best for your body! Like the yummiest foods that help you grow big and strong.
More Examples
Prioritizing sleep is one of the healthiest habits to develop.
The doctor recommended the healthiest options for my diet.
How It's Used
"The healthiest diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables."
"She made the healthiest choices when planning her meals."
From Middle English "helthyest", a comparative form of "healthy", deriving from Old English "hǣlth", meaning 'health, soundness'.
The superlative form 'healthiest' has consistently appeared in English texts to denote the highest degree of physical or mental well-being.
Memory tip
Think of the person in the best shape - they are the healthiest!
Word Origin
"sound, whole, safe"