healthier
healthier — adjective
1. in a better state of bodily and mental wellness than before, or than another per
in a better state of bodily and mental wellness than before, or than another person — for example, feeling more energetic after exercise or recovering from an illness.
Shanti felt much healthier after she started swimming twice a week.
felt / looked + healthier (linking verb)
James looks ten years younger and a lot healthier than at his last birthday.
healthier than [time reference]
After three weeks in the mountains, the children all seemed healthier and stronger.
Most people in this village live longer and stay healthier than in nearby towns.
The doctor told Constanza she was now healthier than most women her age.
文法句型
healthier + than [comparison]
look / feel / become healthier
用法筆記
Most frequent sense. Subject is usually a person or an animal — use sense 3 for foods, habits, or environments.
常見錯誤
2. more likely to keep your body and mind in good condition — said of foods, drinks
more likely to keep your body and mind in good condition — said of foods, drinks, daily habits, or living spaces that bring more benefit than another option.
Grilled fish is a healthier choice than fried chicken for a weekday dinner.
a healthier choice / option than [alternative]
Zuri swapped sugary drinks for water and noticed her skin looked clearer.
implied healthier swap (cause and effect)
Walking to school is healthier for kids than sitting on a long bus ride.
The new cafeteria offers healthier meals with more vegetables and less salt.
Adina wants to build healthier habits before her baby is born next spring.
- more wholesome
feels slightly old-fashioned; often used of food made from natural ingredients
- more nutritious
focuses specifically on the food's nutrient content
- unhealthier
more harmful to the body, often used of junk food or bad habits
文法句型
a healthier [food / habit / lifestyle]
healthier than + [alternative]
用法筆記
Subject is a food, drink, habit, place, or lifestyle — not the person themselves. Distinguish from sense 1, where the subject is a person who is in better health.
常見錯誤
3. having an appearance — such as skin colour, weight, or posture — that suggests a
having an appearance — such as skin colour, weight, or posture — that suggests a person is in better physical condition than before.
Ada returned from the seaside with a healthier tan and bright eyes.
a healthier + [visible feature]
Emre's cheeks have a healthier colour now that he is eating proper meals.
a healthier colour / complexion
After two months of rest, Élise's grandfather looked far healthier in his garden photo.
The puppy gained weight and now had a healthier, shinier coat.
- paler
looking whiter and more tired in the face
文法句型
look / appear healthier
a healthier [colour / glow / complexion]
用法筆記
About visible appearance, not the underlying body state. Often pairs with words like 'look', 'appear', or with body parts (skin, cheeks, hair, coat).
4. growing well and earning more, said of a business, an economy, or any organisati
growing well and earning more, said of a business, an economy, or any organisation — for example, a shop with rising sales or a country with a stronger job market.
The bakery is in a healthier position this year after Minh hired two more bakers.
in a healthier position / state
Tourism returned to the coast and the local economy looks much healthier.
the economy / market looks healthier
Our bank account is healthier now that Liang pays the rent on time.
The team's finances are healthier than last season, when the club nearly closed.
- stronger
broader; covers political and military strength, not only finance
- more prosperous
more formal; emphasises wealth over recovery
- weaker
performing worse, with falling sales or shrinking activity
文法句型
a healthier [economy / company / market]
in a healthier state
用法筆記
Subject is a business, market, economy, or financial account. Often used with abstract nouns like 'state', 'shape', 'position', 'balance'. Different from sense 1, where the subject is a living being.
5. showing wiser thinking or a more reasonable attitude than before — for example,
showing wiser thinking or a more reasonable attitude than before — for example, taking criticism calmly instead of getting angry, or having proper respect for danger.
Astrid now has a healthier attitude towards failure and treats it as a lesson.
a healthier attitude towards [topic]
Camille has developed a healthier respect for deep water since the boating trip.
a healthier respect / fear of [danger]
Heloísa's view of money became healthier once she started saving each month.
Children form a healthier relationship with food when meals are calm and unhurried.
- more balanced
stresses fairness and proportion; very close in meaning
- more sensible
everyday word for showing good judgement
- more harmful
an attitude that causes damage instead of growth
文法句型
a healthier [attitude / respect / fear]
have a healthier view of [something]
用法筆記
Always paired with abstract nouns like 'attitude', 'view', 'respect', 'fear', 'relationship'. The wisdom or balance is the point — not physical wellness.
healthier — adverb
1. doing something in a manner that gives more benefit to the body — for example, b
doing something in a manner that gives more benefit to the body — for example, by eating less sugar, sleeping more, or walking instead of driving.
Ayesha started cooking healthier after her doctor warned her about high blood pressure.
cook / eat healthier (manner adverb)
Folake wants to live healthier this year by walking to work every morning.
live healthier (lifestyle)
Christopher promised his daughter that the whole family would eat healthier this summer.
The new chef makes the kitchen run smoother and the staff eat healthier at lunch.
- more healthily
the standard adverb form, preferred in formal writing
- better
very general; loses the specific health meaning
- worse
in a way that harms the body, the opposite direction
文法句型
eat / live / cook + healthier
eat healthier than [comparison]
用法筆記
Mainly informal American English. In formal British writing, prefer 'more healthily'. Common in advertising, fitness content, and casual conversation.