Hale and hearty

adjective

Physically strong and healthy.

Even in his old age, John remained hale and hearty.
Visual representation of "hale and hearty" - Physically strong and healthy

Often appears as...

  • remain hale and hearty
  • look hale and hearty
adjective

Physically strong and healthy.

Even in his old age, John remained hale and hearty.
Visual representation of "hale and hearty" - Physically strong and healthy

Often appears as...

  • remain hale and hearty
  • look hale and hearty
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Positive Connotation

The phrase implies not just health but also vibrancy and enthusiasm, suggesting a zest for life.

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My grandmother is hale and hearty, always ready for a new adventure.
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Old-fashioned

'Hale and hearty' is a somewhat old-fashioned term and gives a classic, timeless impression.

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At the family reunion, the elders were hale and hearty, sharing stories from their youth.
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Not Just Physical

The term can suggest good mental and emotional health, as well as physical health.

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Despite the challenges he faced, he was still hale and hearty in spirit.
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Positive Connotation

The phrase implies not just health but also vibrancy and enthusiasm, suggesting a zest for life.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
My grandmother is hale and hearty, always ready for a new adventure.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Old-fashioned

'Hale and hearty' is a somewhat old-fashioned term and gives a classic, timeless impression.

Illustration for Old-fashioned
At the family reunion, the elders were hale and hearty, sharing stories from their youth.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Physical

The term can suggest good mental and emotional health, as well as physical health.

Illustration for Not Just Physical
Despite the challenges he faced, he was still hale and hearty in spirit.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

The phrase implies not just health but also vibrancy and enthusiasm, suggesting a zest for life.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
My grandmother is hale and hearty, always ready for a new adventure.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Old-fashioned

'Hale and hearty' is a somewhat old-fashioned term and gives a classic, timeless impression.

Illustration for Old-fashioned
At the family reunion, the elders were hale and hearty, sharing stories from their youth.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Physical

The term can suggest good mental and emotional health, as well as physical health.

Illustration for Not Just Physical
Despite the challenges he faced, he was still hale and hearty in spirit.
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