HEATH'FUL, adjective helth'ful. Being in a sound state, as a living or organized being; having the parts or organs entire, and their functions in a free, active and undisturbed operation; free from disease. We speak of a healthful body, a healthful person, a healthful plant. 1. Serving to promote health; wholesome; salubrious; as a healthful air or climate; a healthful diet. 2. Indicating health or soundness; as a healthful condition. 3. Salutary; promoting spiritual health. 4. Well disposed; favorable. A healthful ear to hear. [Unusual.]
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI