hale and hearty

adj

Definitions

  1. In a state of robust good health.

    • Now, at almost 90, he is hale and hearty, full of recollections, and retains a keen interest in life—a truly remarkable character and a great gentleman of the footplate.
    • Three of the four are hale and hearty today, and it is doubtful they have forgotten a single detail of that event.
  2. Conducive to robust good health.

    • This is a hale and hearty dish, filled with beef, potatoes and carrots.

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