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well·be·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. wellbeing, well-being, welfare, upbeat, eudaemonia, eudaimonianoun

    a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

    "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles"

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Wellbeingnoun

    Happiness; prosperity.

    Etymology: well and be.

    Man is not to depend upon the uncertain dispositions of men for his wellbeing, but only on God and his own spirit. Jeremy Taylor, Rule of Living Holy.

    For whose wellbeing
    So amply, and with hands so liberal,
    Thou hast provided all things. John Milton, Par. Lost, b. viii.

    The most sacred ties of duty are founded upon gratitude: such as the duties of a child to his parent, and of a subject to his sovereign. From the former there is required love and honour, in recompence of being; and from the latter obedience and subjection, in recompence of protection and wellbeing. Robert South, Sermons.

    All things are subservient to the beauty, order, and wellbeing of the whole. Roger L'Estrange.

    He who does not co-operate with this holy spirit, receives none of those advantages which are perfecting of his nature, and necessary to his wellbeing. Spectator, №. 571.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of wellbeing in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of wellbeing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of wellbeing in a Sentence

  1. Alex Agostini:

    Many of us already do not get enough sleep, and the contribution of sleep issues relevant to global warming could have real consequences for our health and wellbeing.

  2. David Aronoff:

    We're all hopeful that this pandemic disappears, then we can stop doing as much risk mitigation. But for now, we really depend on the trust and kindness of others to protect our wellbeing. And that's part of being an American.

  3. Sally Mapstone:

    They really listened. They were incredibly interested in this place, both because it means so much to them, but also because they want to know about student wellbeing after this terrible 15 months.

  4. Jimmy Kimmel:

    Some of them were just funny and some were very serious emails about life and the wellbeing of our children and how hard it is to appreciate one of those without the other being just right.

  5. Dennis King:

    If they took the time to understand and look at what the reality is, they would see that this is a very well-managed and highly regulated industry, they’re a wonderful animal. They are a national icon … but these government conservation programs are in place to ensure a better outcome for their wellbeing and health.

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