What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
healthy
Example
She eats a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables. [healthy: adjective]
Example
Running every day is a healthy habit that can improve your cardiovascular health. [healthy: adjective]
sound
Example
After a thorough check-up, the doctor declared him to be in sound health. [sound: adjective]
Example
Her investment portfolio is sound and diversified. [sound: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Healthy is more commonly used than sound in everyday language, especially when referring to physical health and well-being. Sound is more formal and often used in professional or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between healthy and sound?
Sound is more formal than healthy and is often used in professional or technical contexts. Healthy is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
