English · Adjectives
healthier
/ˈhɛlθiər/
[/ˈhɛlθiər/]
comparative of healthy
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'healthy'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more healthy than the other.
Example
This meal is healthier than fast food.
This meal is healthier than fast food.
Etymology
From 'healthy' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.