Advanced Academic IELTS Words for "Wellness"

(as) fit as a fiddle

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/æz fˈɪt æz ɐ fˈɪdəl/

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used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition

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After months of training, John felt fit as a fiddle and ready to participate in the marathon.

Despite his age, Mr. Johnson remained as fit as a fiddle by following a nutritious diet and engaging in daily exercise.

What is the origin of the idiom "fit as a fiddle" and when to use it?

The idiom "fit as a fiddle" is believed to have originated in the 17th century. It is used to describe someone who is in excellent physical health and condition, often indicating a high level of fitness and well-being, just like a well-tuned musical instrument (a fiddle or violin) that produces the best sound when it is in perfect condition. This phrase is commonly used in a positive and complimentary manner.

peppy

Adjective

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having a lively and cheerful energy

spry

Adjective

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energetic and agile, especially in older age

chipper

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cheerful, lively, and in good spirits

valetudinarian

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a person who is excessively concerned about their health and often believes they are ill

anemic

Adjective

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relating to a health condition where a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, causing fatigue and weakness

ailing

Adjective

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suffering from an illness or injury

sallow

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yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

to prostrate

Verb

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to completely overwhelm or weaken someone physically, mentally or emotionally, making them unable to function normally

spent

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feeling or appearing completely exhausted

pallid

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abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality

languorous

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characterized by a lack of energy, listlessness, or a dreamy, relaxed feeling

to wither

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to decline, weaken, or deteriorate, often in terms of strength, vitality, or overall condition

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enervated

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weakened and depleted of strength or vitality

restorative

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able to promote or restore one's health or strength

revitalizing

Adjective

/ɹiˈvaɪtəˌɫaɪzɪŋ/

having the ability to restore vitality or freshness

ghastly

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looking pale due to being sick or in poor health

stricken

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deeply affected, overwhelmed, or afflicted by a strong emotion, illness, or adversity

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