Ailing and Hearty

Opposite meaning words

Ailing adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.

Usage example: when his ailing wife had to go to a nursing home, he visited her every day

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Hearty is an antonym for ailing in not feeling well topic.

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Hearty adjective - Enjoying health and vigor.

Usage example: you're looking really hearty after that month in the clear mountain air!

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Ailing is an antonym for hearty.

Nearby Words: heart, hearten, heartily, heartiness, heartland

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