hale and hearty
In fine fettle
Hale and hearty describes someone in robust good health, especially an older person who remains vigorous: At ninety-two, she's still hale and hearty.
The phrase is somewhat formulaic—hale rarely appears outside this expression.
Both words mean healthy, making this an emphatic doubling rather than a contrast.
- lustyVigorously healthy, often amorous
- fit as a fiddleIn excellent physical condition
- fitProper or healthy
- in fine fettleIn excellent condition
- robustStrong and durable
in good shape · vigorous · right as rain · full of beans · bright-eyed and bushy-tailed · hardy · strong · chipper · long-lived · sound · sound as a bell · thriving · able-bodied · spry · flourishing · full-blooded · resilient · ageless
- fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
- well wishesget well soon, feel better, bless you, take care, speedy recovery