IPA: /heɪlst/
KK: /heɪlst/
In very good health; strong and vigorous.
Despite his age, he remains hale and hearty, enjoying life to the fullest.
Comparative: hales
Superlative: halest
Halest is derived from the Old English word 'hal', meaning whole or healthy, combined with the superlative suffix '-est', which indicates the highest degree. Therefore, 'halest' means the most whole or the most healthy.
Think of 'hal' meaning whole or healthy, and remember that 'halest' refers to being the most healthy.