Hale — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈhāl/

Meaning & Definition of Hale

Hale (adjective)

  1. free from defect, disease, or infirmity, sound; also, retaining exceptional health and vigor

Hale (verb)

  1. haul, pull
  2. to compel to go

Hale (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. enjoying health and vigor

    "still hale and strong at 80, often outdoing his younger golfing buddies"

    similar: able-bodied, bouncing, fit, healthy, hearty, robust, sound, well, well-conditioned, whole, wholesome, in fine fettle, in shape, in the pink
    related: hard, hardy, iron, lusty, rugged, stalwart, strong, sturdy, tough, ambulatory, nondisabled, uncrippled, active, agile, chipper, lively, sprightful, sprightly, spry, vigorous, vital, blooming, clean-cut, flourishing, flush, prospering, thriving, all right, good, right
    opposite: ailing, diseased, ill, sick, unfit, unhealthy, unsound, unwell
    near: decrepit, enfeebled, feeble, infirm, run-down, sickened, sickly, weak, weakened, weakly, worn-out, debilitated, differently abled, disabled, incapacitated, delicate, fragile, frail, emaciated, gaunt, haggard, malnourished, undernourished, afflicted, troubled, bad, poorly

Hale (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause to follow by applying steady force on

    "the fishermen haled the huge net onto the deck of the ship"

    similar: drag, draw, haul, lug, pull, tow, tug
    related: attract, heave, jerk, yank, carry, convey, ferry, move, transport
    opposite: drive, propel, push
    near: shove, thrust

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hale

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hale:

able-bodied, bouncing, fit, healthy, hearty, robust, sound, well, well-conditioned, whole, wholesome, in fine fettle, in shape, in the pink, drag, draw, haul, lug, pull, tow, tug

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hale

Words with the opposite meaning of Hale:

ailing, diseased, ill, sick, unfit, unhealthy, unsound, unwell, drive, propel, push

Related Words for Hale

hard, hardy, iron, lusty, rugged, stalwart, strong, sturdy, tough, ambulatory, nondisabled, uncrippled, active, agile, chipper, lively, sprightful, sprightly, spry, vigorous, vital, blooming, clean-cut, flourishing, flush, prospering, thriving, all right, good, right

Near Antonyms of Hale

decrepit, enfeebled, feeble, infirm, run-down, sickened, sickly, weak, weakened, weakly, worn-out, debilitated, differently abled, disabled, incapacitated, delicate, fragile, frail, emaciated, gaunt, haggard, malnourished, undernourished, afflicted, troubled, bad, poorly, shove, thrust

Word Forms of Hale

Inflections: haled, haling

Origin & Etymology of Hale

partly from Middle English (northern) hale, from Old English hāl; partly from Middle English hail, from Old Norse heill whole

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Hale

What does "Hale" mean?

"Hale" means free from defect, disease, or infirmity, sound; also, retaining exceptional health and vigor. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: free from defect, disease, or infirmity, sound; also, retaining exceptional health and vigor. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hale"?

Other words for "Hale" include able-bodied, bouncing, fit, healthy, hearty, robust, sound and well. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hale" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hale"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hale". Common alternatives include able-bodied, bouncing, fit, healthy, hearty, robust, sound, well, well-conditioned and whole.

What is the opposite of "Hale"?

Antonyms of "Hale" include ailing, diseased, ill, sick, unfit, unhealthy, unsound and unwell. Near antonyms include decrepit, enfeebled, feeble and infirm.

How do you use "Hale" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hale" in a sentence: "still hale and strong at 80, often outdoing his younger golfing buddies"; "the fishermen haled the huge net onto the deck of the ship".

Is "Hale" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hale" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hale"?

"Hale" is pronounced /ˈhāl/.

What is the origin of the word "Hale"?

"Hale" comes from partly from Middle English (northern) hale, from Old English hāl; partly from Middle English hail, from Old Norse heill whole. First known use: 14th century.