wellness (/ˈwel.nəs/)
noun · Intermediate · Daily Life
🔊 /ˈwel.nəs/
Meaning
Meaning: good health state
The state of being in good physical and mental health, often actively pursued.
Examples
🗣 The company introduced a wellness programme offering yoga classes and free healthy lunches to staff.
Etymology
From ‘well’ (Old English ‘wel’) plus ‘-ness’; popularised in the 1950s.
How & Where It’s Used
A modern term covering holistic physical and mental health practices.
Tags: health, life