hale

[heyl]

hale Definition

• 1. free from disease or infirmity; robust; vigorous
• 2. a shout to attract attention

Using hale: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hale" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Despite his age, he was still hale and hearty.

• Example

  The sailor let out a loud hale to signal for help.

hale Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hale

• healthy
• fit
• strong
• hearty
• vigorous

Antonyms for hale

• sickly
• unhealthy
• frail

Phrases with hale

• hale and hearty

  in good health and spirits

  Example

  After the surgery, she was hale and hearty again.

• hail and farewell

  a greeting or acknowledgement of someone's departure

  Example

  As the guests left the party, they exchanged hails and farewells with the host.

• hale fellow well met

  a friendly and sociable person

  Example

  He was always the hale fellow well met at parties, making everyone feel welcome.

Origins of hale

from Old English 'hal' meaning 'healthy, entire'

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Summary: hale in Brief

The term 'hale' [heyl] refers to being free from disease or infirmity, often used to describe a person's robust and vigorous health. It can also mean a shout to attract attention, as in 'The sailor let out a loud hale to signal for help.' The phrase 'hale and hearty' denotes good health and spirits, while 'hail and farewell' is a greeting or acknowledgement of someone's departure.