noun

• The state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.

  ‘measures of a patient's progress toward wellness’

  More example sentences

  • ‘a healthcare system focused on wellness, not sickness’
  • ‘company health and wellness programmes’
  • ‘Dance schools, too, have widened their focus to include wellness seminars in their curricula.’
  • ‘Tied into wellness, of course, is weight management, and the yogurt case reflects American's ongoing clamor for lighter fare.’
  • ‘In Ireland, we are beginning to embrace the wellness concept through our health and safety legislation, the national health promotion strategy, workplace wellbeing programmes and the requirements of individual companies.’
  • ‘The site generally provides advice on health, wellness and little tips for life.’
  • ‘Knowing that wellness is a primary concern among the well-heeled and well-educated, cruise lines have created onboard programmes for health-conscious travellers, from those continuing a rigorous training programme to people taking their first steps toward a healthier lifestyle.’