healthily
|health-i-ly|
B2
/ˈhɛlθɪli/
(healthy)
good condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'healthily' is formed from the adjective 'healthy' with the adverbial suffix '-ly', which is used to form adverbs from adjectives.
Historical Evolution
'Healthy' comes from Middle English 'helthi', from 'health' + '-y', and 'health' comes from Old English 'hǣlth'. The adverb 'healthily' was formed later by adding '-ly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a healthy manner', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that promotes or shows good health.
She eats healthily to maintain her energy.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 09:00