Monday, February 17, 2003
word of the day
i am happy with merriam webster's word of the day:
hale \HAIL\ (adjective)
: free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound;
also : retaining exceptional health and vigor
Did you know?
When you need a word to describe someone or something in good
health, you might pick "hale" or a synonym such as "healthy," "sound,"
or "robust." Of those terms, "healthy" is the most general, implying full
strength and vigor or simply freedom from signs of disease. "Sound"
generally emphasizes the complete absence of defects of mind or body.
"Robust" implies the opposite of all that is delicate or sickly and usually
suggests muscular strength as well as the ability to work or play long
and hard. "Hale" applies especially to robustness in later life. The phrase
"hale and hearty" is often used to describe an older person who retains
the physical qualities of youth.
posted by moya |
permalink
|