well-being

Definition

  • noun: the state of being happy, healthy, or successful
  • noun: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: welfare, happiness, prosperity

Examples

  • Meditation can increase a person's sense of 'well-being'.

  • The 'well-being of' our families was at stake.

  • the economic 'well-being of' the state

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) And he's absolutely right! Well, I'm brave! What's out th-- No, I'm sorry Simba; I just can't tell you. Why not? Simba, Simba; I'm only looking out for the well-being of my favorite nephew. Yeah, right; I'm your only nephew. All the more reason for me to be protective... An elephant what? Whoa! (..)
    1994 The Lion King