Hearty and Poorly

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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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Poorly is an antonym for hearty.

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

Poorly adjective - Temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body.

Usage example: she stayed home because she was feeling poorly

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Hearty is an antonym for poorly.

Nearby Words: poor, poorness

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