IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
wellbeing
noun/ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/Band 7
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“wellbeing” is a Band 7 noun that means the state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “Employers are paying more attention to staff wellbeing.”
- “Exercise improves both physical and mental wellbeing.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
welfarewellnesshealth
Antonyms
distressill health
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
mental wellbeingsense of wellbeingpromote wellbeing
Common phrases
a sense of wellbeing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “wellbeing” mean?
The state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy.
How do you use “wellbeing” in a sentence?
For example: “Employers are paying more attention to staff wellbeing.”
What are some synonyms for “wellbeing”?
Synonyms include welfare, wellness, health.
Is “wellbeing” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 7 vocabulary, and collocations such as mental wellbeing, sense of wellbeing, promote wellbeing help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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