Hale

usgb/heɪl/
adjective

Healthy and strong, especially for an old person.

Despite his age, he remains hale and hearty.
Visual representation of "hale" - Healthy and strong, especially for an old person.

Often appears as...

  • hale and hearty
  • hale old man
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Age Connotation

Often used to compliment elderly individuals, suggesting vigor despite age.

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At 80 years old, my grandfather is still hale enough to go hiking.
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Positive Attribute

Describes someone as not just healthy, but also cheerful and lively.

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Her hale demeanor at the family reunion was infectious.
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Literary Usage

Common in literature, it may not be widely used in casual conversation.

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The novel described the protagonist as a hale sailor, weathered but energetic.
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