Hale and Infirm

Opposite meaning words

Hale adjective - Enjoying health and vigor.

Usage example: still hale and strong at 80, often outdoing his younger golfing buddies

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Infirm is an antonym for hale.

Nearby Word: haley

Infirm adjective - Lacking bodily strength.

Usage example: the elderly and infirm have to be especially careful during the winter months

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Hale is an antonym for infirm.

Nearby Word: infirmity

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