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Definition of wellbeing

wellbeing

/ˌwɛlˈbiːɪŋ/
well · be · ing
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• noun

1

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy in body and mind.

Example

"Regular physical exercise and adequate sleep are essential for maintaining overall wellbeing."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled predominantly as the hyphenated compound 'well-being' in American English, whereas the unhyphenated form 'wellbeing' is widely accepted and increasingly common in British and Australian English.

• Nearby Words

welding
welfare
well
wellbeing
wellie
wellington
wellness

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century from the combination of 'well' and 'being', modeled on the 16th-century Italian philosophical term 'benessere'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wellbeing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wellbeing
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